Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in Silver Lake

Electric Vehicle (EV) Incentives in Silver Lake, KS

Tax incentives and/or other incentives for drivers of electric vehicles in Silver Lake.

Low-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways

Low-speed vehicles may only travel on roadways with a posted speed limit of up to 40 miles per hour (mph). A low-speed vehicle is any four-wheeled electric vehicle whose top speed is at least 20 mph but not more than 25 mph and is manufactured in compliance with federal standards for low-speed vehicles as referenced in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 571.500. Unlawful operation of a low-speed vehicle is subject to a fine. Additional conditions apply.

(Reference Kansas Statutes 8-1488; 8-15,101; 8-1701; and 8-2118)

Electric Vehicle (EV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Registration Fees

Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the annual registration fee is $165 for EVs, $100 for PHEVs, and $70 for HEVs. Electric motorcycles have an annual registration fee of $30.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, for trucks and truck tractors that are less than 12,000 pounds gross weight, the annual registration fee for HEVs or PHEVs is $125 and for EVs $200. These fees apply to trucks and truck tractors that are the propelling unit for cargo, as either a single vehicle or combination of vehicles.

(Reference House Bill 2122, 2025 and Kansas Statutes 8-143)