EV Renewal Fee Doubles in Tennessee

January 4, 2024

The annual renewal fee EV drivers pay the state of Tennessee has doubled since last year — from $100 to $200.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation receives money from Tennessee’s gas tax, which is 26 cents a gallon and is for building and upkeep of roadways throughout the state.

As drivers buy more electric cars, TDOT saw their revenues drop. TDOT reserves the right to raise or lower the registration cost by 3 percent each year. In 2026, the EV rate is expected to increase to $274.

Lucky Knott

One of Southern Tennessee's most experienced and recognized news broadcasters and play-by-play sportscasters. News and Sports Director for Rooster 101.5 FM, 93.9 The Duck and Whiskey Country 105.1, and 95.9. He is currently the play-by-play voice of the Coffee County Red Raiders (31 years) on The Rooster 101.5 and can be heard M-F broadcasting our local news. Lucky has done play-by-play for 3,993 (and counting) sports events on Radio & TV. He also served four years as the Public Information Officer for the Coffee Co. Sheriff's Dept. and taught Radio/TV for six years at Grundy County High School.