This bill establishes a new tiered registration fee schedule for electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) based on their type and weight, replacing the previous flat fee system. The current law, RSA 261:141-c, is repealed and reenacted to introduce a structured fee system where battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are categorized by their gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) with fees ranging from $0 for vehicles weighing up to 1,000 lbs to $150 for those over 8,000 lbs. PHEVs will incur a flat fee of $50 regardless of weight. The division of motor vehicles is tasked with determining vehicle classification and weight based on manufacturer specifications and registration records.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the fees collected will be deposited into the highway fund and allows the division to adopt rules regarding vehicle classification, fee collection, exemptions, and implementation of the new fee structure. The effective date for this new registration fee schedule is set for January 1, 2027.