Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Electric Vehicle Highway Use-Fee Leveling Into Law +VIDEO

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AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott signed an electric vehicle fee into law.

Senate Bill 505 requires electric vehicle owners to pay $400 to register a new electric vehicle, on top of other fees. Renewing registration will cost $200.

The new fee does not apply to electric motorcycles, mopeds or autocycles.