Greets everyone, I am a new user and I just wish to contribute what I have sent to my lawmakers in my state of NJ in regards to the law they passed last year. I'm certain this has been discussed many times. I mailed them letter last year and again this month to address the law they passed to increase the EV registration fee. I do feel a much better system would be to rate EV by weight into different classes and have no issue paying my fair share as I do understand I do not contribute with gas tax. I would suggest perhaps double the fee of a normal combustion vehicle is more appropriate for the class of lighter EVs. I pay more now in a registration fee to help cover "road maintenance" than much heavier trucks and SUVs.
thank you,
just one lighter EV user in NJ
I would again like to express my concern regarding the registration fees for electric vehicles. As an owner of an electric car that weighs 3,185 pounds—over 400 pounds lighter than many current SUVs—I find it challenging to understand why I am paying more than three times the registration fee compared to my previous combustion vehicle.
My specific situation involves the replacement of a 2013 Jeep Patriot, which weighs 3,346 pounds, with a 2019 Hyundai Ioniq EV, which weighs 3,185 pounds. This comparison demonstrates that this EV actually has a lower weight than the combustion vehicle it replaced. As a result, the argument that EVs cause more wear and tear on roads due to their weight is not applicable in this case. Again, I believe that a more equitable system would involve registering electric vehicles based on a per weight basis rather than the current flat fee. This change would ensure that those who own the many lighter electric cars are not penalized by disproportionately high fees compared to heavier models.
For reference below is the weight comparison for a variety of both electric and combustion vehicles.
Electric
With New Jersey’s admirable and ambitious goal of transitioning to all-electric vehicles sold by 2035, it is crucial that we implement fairer policies that not only promote this transition but also convince residents to make the switch. High registration fees can deter electric buyers and undermine our collective efforts towards sustainability.
I hope you will consider this perspective as we work towards creating a fairer system for all vehicle owners in our state. Thank you again for your dedication to improving our state’s policies, and I look forward to seeing how we can make progress together.
thank you,
just one lighter EV user in NJ
I would again like to express my concern regarding the registration fees for electric vehicles. As an owner of an electric car that weighs 3,185 pounds—over 400 pounds lighter than many current SUVs—I find it challenging to understand why I am paying more than three times the registration fee compared to my previous combustion vehicle.
My specific situation involves the replacement of a 2013 Jeep Patriot, which weighs 3,346 pounds, with a 2019 Hyundai Ioniq EV, which weighs 3,185 pounds. This comparison demonstrates that this EV actually has a lower weight than the combustion vehicle it replaced. As a result, the argument that EVs cause more wear and tear on roads due to their weight is not applicable in this case. Again, I believe that a more equitable system would involve registering electric vehicles based on a per weight basis rather than the current flat fee. This change would ensure that those who own the many lighter electric cars are not penalized by disproportionately high fees compared to heavier models.
For reference below is the weight comparison for a variety of both electric and combustion vehicles.
Electric
- 2019 Hyundai Ioniq EV 3,185 pounds
- 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric 3,700 pounds
- 2023 Tesla Model Y 4,400 pounds
- 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E 4,000 pounds
- 2023 Tesla Model 3 3,500 pounds
- 2023 Kia Niro EV 3,800 pounds
- 2023 Honda CR-V 3,300 pounds
- 2023 Toyota RAV4 3,400 pounds
- 2023 Ford Explorer 4,300 pounds
- 2019 Toyota Corolla 3,050 pounds
- 2019 Honda Civic 2,950 pounds
- 2019 Ford F-150 4,700 pounds
- 2019 Toyota Avalon 3,600 pounds
With New Jersey’s admirable and ambitious goal of transitioning to all-electric vehicles sold by 2035, it is crucial that we implement fairer policies that not only promote this transition but also convince residents to make the switch. High registration fees can deter electric buyers and undermine our collective efforts towards sustainability.
I hope you will consider this perspective as we work towards creating a fairer system for all vehicle owners in our state. Thank you again for your dedication to improving our state’s policies, and I look forward to seeing how we can make progress together.