Surcharges modification for all-electric vehicles and plug in hybrid electric vehicles

This bill modifies registration surcharges for electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in Minnesota. It replaces variable calculations with flat fees: $100 annually for all-electric vehicles (reduced from a previous tiered system) and $50 for plug-in hybrids, with minimums adjusting after 2027. It also adds a new weight-based surcharge for passenger vehicles: 7% for 5,000-5,999 lbs and 10% for 6,000+ lbs, applied to the standard registration tax. These surcharges (for EVs, PHEVs, and weight) will fund highway maintenance and apply to registrations starting January 1, 2027. The bill directly affects owners of EVs, PHEVs, and heavier passenger vehicles.