This bill amends RCW 46.17.324 to eliminate the transportation electrification fee for certain hybrid vehicles while maintaining the fee for others. Specifically, it establishes that hybrid electric vehicles that cannot be recharged through an external power source will be exempt from the $75 hybrid vehicle transportation electrification fee. The bill also clarifies that vehicles capable of traveling at least 30 miles on battery power are subject to the fee, which will be collected during vehicle registration renewals. Additionally, the bill specifies that the fees collected will be deposited into the electric vehicle account until July 1, 2025, after which they will be directed to the motor vehicle account.

The act is set to take effect on May 1, 2025, and applies to vehicle registrations due on or after that date. The changes aim to incentivize the adoption of electric vehicles while providing clarity on the fee structure for hybrid vehicles, thereby supporting the state's goals for electrification and environmental benefits.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 46.17.324