2021 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 68. Revenue and Taxation
§68-6511. Weight-based electric vehicle fee – Fee apportionment.
A. In addition to the registration fees required pursuant to the provisions of Section 1132 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes, at the time of initial and renewal registration for any electric vehicle, there shall be an additional fee based on the weight of the electric vehicle as provided by subsections B and C of this section.
B. As used in subsections C and D of this section:
1. Class 1 vehicle means one having a gross weight of less than six thousand (6,000) pounds;
2. Class 2 vehicle means one having a gross weight of at least six thousand (6,000) pounds but not greater than ten thousand (10,000) pounds;
3. Class 3, 4, 5 and 6 vehicle means one having a gross weight of greater than ten thousand (10,000) pounds but not greater than twenty-six thousand (26,000) pounds; and
4. Class 7 and 8 vehicle means one having a gross weight in excess of twenty-six thousand (26,000) pounds.
C. The annual registration fee for electric vehicles other than plug-in hybrid electric vehicles shall be as follows:
1. One Hundred Ten Dollars ($110.00) for Class 1 vehicles;
2. One Hundred Fifty-eight Dollars ($158.00) for Class 2 vehicles;
3. Three Hundred Sixty-three Dollars ($363.00) for Class 3, 4, 5 and 6 vehicles; and
4. Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($2,250.00) for Class 7 and 8 vehicles.
D. The registration fee for a plug-in hybrid vehicle shall be as follows:
1. Eighty-two Dollars ($82.00) for Class 1 vehicles;
2. One Hundred Eighteen Dollars ($118.00) for Class 2 vehicles;
3. Two Hundred Seventy-two Dollars ($272.00) for Class 3, 4, 5 and 6 vehicles; and
4. One Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-seven Dollars ($1,687.00) for Class 7 and 8 vehicles.
E. Until July 1, 2027, the revenues derived from the fees imposed pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be apportioned to the Driving on Road Infrastructure with Vehicles of Electricity (DRIVE) Revolving Fund created pursuant to Section 12 of this act.
F. Beginning July 1, 2027, the revenues derived from the fees imposed pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be apportioned as follows:
1. Eighty-five percent (85%) shall be apportioned to the Driving on Road Infrastructure with Vehicles of Electricity (DRIVE) Revolving Fund created pursuant to Section 12 of this act; and
2. Fifteen percent (15%) shall be apportioned to the various counties of the state. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall distribute such funds monthly to each county treasurer in the same manner as monies are apportioned under the provisions of subparagraph b of paragraph 4 of subsection A of Section 500.6 of Title 68 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Each county treasurer shall deposit such funds to the county's county highway fund and such funds shall be used for maintenance and operations.
Added by Laws 2021, c. 157, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
