Tax incentives and/or other incentives for drivers of electric vehicles in Escalante.
Low-speed vehicles are only allowed access to roadways with speeds limits of up to 35 miles per hour (mph), must comply with all federal and state motor vehicle regulations, and are required to display a slow-moving vehicle identification emblem on the rear of the vehicle. Low-speed vehicles are defined as four-wheel electric vehicles that are not golf carts or off-road vehicles, operate at speeds up to 25 mph, and may carry up to six passengers. Low-speed vehicles are subject to vehicle taxation requirements, including those related to special fuels and are exempt from emission inspections.
(Reference Utah Code 41-6a-102 and 41-6a-1508)
Propane and electricity used to operate motor vehicles are exempt from state motor fuel taxes. For more information, see the Utah State Tax Commission website.
(Reference Utah Code 59-13-102, 59-13-201, and 59-13-301)
Propane, natural gas, all-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and hydrogen vehicles are permitted to use HOV lanes, regardless of the number of passengers. Qualified vehicles must display the special decal issued by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). This program expired September 30, 2025. For more information about qualifying vehicles and the exemption, see the UDOT Clean Fuel Vehicle Decal and Permit website.
(Reference Utah Code 41-1a-416, 41-6a-702, 59-13-102, and 72-6-121)
The Utah State Tax Commission (Commission) may require vehicles operating on clean fuels to be inspected for safe operation. In addition, clean fuel vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds or have more than three axels are required to obtain a special fuel user permit from the Commission. Clean fuels are defined as propane, natural gas, electricity, and hydrogen.
(Reference Utah Code 59-13-102, 59-13-303, and 59-13-304)
Taxpayers may be eligible for a tax credit for the purchase of a qualified heavy-duty AFV. The qualified heavy-duty AFV tax credit is available through July 1, 2029. Qualifying fuels include natural gas, electricity, and hydrogen. Each qualified heavy-duty AFV is eligible for the following tax credit amounts:
| Year | Credit Amount |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,000 |
| 2024 | $10,500 |
| 2025 | $9,000 |
| 2026 | $7,500 |
| 2027 | $6,000 |
| 2028 | $4,500 |
| 2029 | $3,000 |
| 2030 | $1,500 |
At least 50% of the qualified vehicle’s miles must be driven in the state. A single taxpayer may claim credits for up to 10 AFVs annually. If more than 30% of the total available tax credits in a single year have not been claimed by May 1, a taxpayer may apply for credits for an additional eight AFVs. Up to 25% of the tax credits are reserved for taxpayers with small fleets of less than 40 vehicles. Additional conditions and restrictions may apply. For more information, see the Utah Department of Environmental Quality Alternative Fuel Heavy Duty Vehicle Tax Credit Program website.
(Reference Utah Code 59-7-618 and 63I-1-259 and House Bill 3005, 2024)
A vehicle primarily powered by natural gas or electric battery power may exceed the state’s gross vehicle weight limits by a weight equal to the difference between the weight of the vehicle with the natural gas tank and fueling system or the weight of the vehicle with the electric battery power system and the weight of a comparable vehicle with a diesel tank and fueling system. The maximum gross weight may not exceed 82,000 pounds.
(Reference Utah Administrative Code R909-2-5)
Electric vehicle (EV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) owners and owners of vehicles powered by a fuel other than gasoline, diesel, electricity, natural gas, or propane are required to pay an additional annual registration fee. A six-month registration option with fees at lower amounts is also available. Annual fee amounts as of April 1, 2025 are as follows:
| Registration Fee | |
|---|---|
| EV | $143.25 |
| PHEV | $62.25 |
| HEV | $24.25 |
Use the Utah State Tax Commissioner Motor Vehicle Portal Fee Estimator to estimate total cost of registration and fees.
The additional registration fee paid by EVs and vehicles fueled exclusively by a fuel other than gasoline, diesel, natural gas, or propane must be equal to the maximum annual road usage charge. EV, PHEV, and HEV drivers can choose to pay the flat fee or enroll in Utah’s Road Usage Charge Program to pay for road usage based on the number of miles they drive, up to the amount of the flat fee. See the Road Usage Charge Program website for more information.
(Reference Utah Code 41-1a-1206 and 72-1-213.1)
The owner of an all-electric vehicle (EV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) may enroll in the Utah Department of Transportation’s (UDOT) mileage-based roadway operations and maintenance fee program in lieu of paying additional EV, PHEV, or HEV registration fees. To participate, the owner or lessee must enroll, report mileage driven, and pay the road usage fee for each payment period. Fees are usually adjusted annually for inflation, according to the consumer price index (CPI) in the event it is greater than zero. Road use fees are as follows:
| Year | Fee per Mile | Maximum Total Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.0100 | $130.25 |
| 2024 | $0.0106 | $138.50 |
| 2025 | $0.0111 | $143.25 |
| 2026 | $0.0125 | $180 |
| 2027 through 2031 | $0.0125 + CPI | $180 + CPI |
| 2032 and later | $0.015 | $240 |
| 2033 and later | $0.015 + CPI | $240 + CPI |
A six-month option with a lower maximum road use fee is available. UDOT may adjust the mileage fee, and the Utah Tax Commission may adjust the maximum annual fee amount annually based on inflation. Additional conditions apply. For more information, see the UDOT Road Usage Charge website.
(Reference Utah Code 72-1-213.1)
Vehicles powered exclusively by electricity are exempt from state motor vehicle emissions inspections.
(Reference Utah Code 41-1a-1223 and 41-6a-1642)
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