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Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Fee Increase

Effective January 1, 2022, the added registration fees for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles increased by the following amounts:

  • The electric vehicle fee increased from $135 to $140 (for vehicles that weigh 8,000 lbs. or more, the fee increased from $235 to $240)
  • The plug-in hybrid fee increased from $47 to $50 (for vehicles that weigh 8,000 lbs. or more, the fee increased from $117 to $120)

NOTE: For dealer transactions, CARS e-Services/CVR determines the correct fee to charge based on the delivery date:

  • If the delivery date is 12/31/2021 or earlier, the previous plug-in hybrid or electric fee is charged.
  •  If the delivery date is 1/1/2022 or later, the increased plug-in hybrid or electric fee is charged.

Up to $8,000 Sales Tax Trade-in Credit

Effective January 1, 2022 the sales tax trade-in credit amount for vehicles delivered on or after January 1 is the price agreed to by the dealer and purchaser for the trade-in vehicle not to exceed $8,000. Please read this notice from the Michigan Department of State for more information.

New Requirement in 2022: Fuel Type Designation on RD-108

In January of 2022, the Michigan Department of State will require all dealers to designate the vehicle fuel type for each new vehicle transaction. This requirement will be enforced by the Michigan Department of State, Business Licensing Division. During MDOS inspections, compliance with this requirement will be reviewed.

The exact implementation date has not yet been announced, but we anticipate the state will begin mandating it by mid-January.