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Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Registration Fee

In addition to standard registration fees, AFV owners must pay a registration fee according to fuel source and weight. In addition to battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and non-plug-in electric vehicles, “other alternative fuels” include liquified petroleum gas, propane, natural gas, ethanol, methanol, hydrogen, or another combustible fuel source that is not gasoline or diesel. Fee amounts are as follows:

Vehicle Type 6,000 lb or less 6,001–10,000 lb 10,001–26,000 lb Greater than 26,000 lb
Electric vehicle (battery electric) $110 $150 $260 $900
Plug-in electric vehicle (plug-in hybrid) $85 $115 $200 $600
Non-plug-in electric vehicle (hybrid) $60 $80 $140 $480
Other alternative fuel vehicles $110 $150 $260 $900
Motorcycles, including electric motorcycles $15 n/a n/a n/a



(Reference House Bill 164, 2025 and Delaware Code Title 21, Chapter 21, Section 2151A)

Jurisdiction: Delaware

Type: Laws and Regulations

Enacted: Jun 24, 2025

Technologies: Ethanol, EVs, HEVs, Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Natural Gas, NEVs, PHEVs, Propane (LPG)

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