01/26/2026

Maryland Wanted Everyone to Jump on EVs. Now It’s Taxing Chargers

Source: Fleet Management Weekly

Maryland has long pitched itself as a leader in clean energy, aiming to put 1.1 million electric vehicles on its roads by 2030. As of October 2025, registration numbers are under 150,000, so the state is far from meeting its target or even its desired adoption rate.

Beginning on January 1, 2026, all public EV chargers in Maryland that accept any form of payment must register with the state’s Weights and Measures program. To do so will cost $150 per charging port annually. For common four-port Level 2 installations, that’ll be a cool $600 a year in state fees. By comparison, Maryland charges just $20 per gasoline pump nozzle.

According to officials, inspectors will confirm registration and ensure chargers clearly display required information, including rates and responsible service contacts.

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