New tax on electric vehicles in Alberta arrives Feb. 13

Starting next week, owners of electric vehicles in Alberta will see a higher bill when their registration comes up for review.

The province’s new electric vehicle tax takes effect Feb. 13.

This means when it comes time to head to the registry, owners will be charged a $200 tax. Registration completed online through My Alberta eService will also be subject to the tax.

Alberta says this amount is in line with what owners of typical gas and diesel vehicles pay a year in fuel tax.

“This is a fair way for all drivers to contribute to public services, and to help keep roads and highways safe and smooth,” Minister of Finance, Nate Horner, said in a statement. “Alberta is joining a growing number of places across North America introducing this tax so that drivers of both electric and gas vehicles are treated the same.”

The tax will only be subject to electric vehicles, not electric motorcycles, off-highway vehicles like ATVS, or hybrid vehicles.

Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, Dale Nally, says electric vehicle owners use the same roads as Albertans who drive gas and diesel vehicles, and so it’s only fair they contribute to public services, including those that make sure roads and upkept and safe.

Introduction of this tax has been looming for some time — it was announced as part of the budget in 2024 and passed in the Legislature last fall.