Texans who buy an electric vehicle will have to pay $400 to register their car – eight times the fee paid by gas motorists – under a new policy.
Residents who already own an EV will have to pay a smaller $200 registration fee under the regulation which comes into effect on September 1.
The measure, which is expected to bring in about $38 million in revenue, is being imposed to ensure EV drivers contribute to highway expenses which the state typically pays for through fuel tax.