Renewal of online registration in California leaves resident feeling unwell due to unexpected charges revealed
In a recent TikTok video, content creator Patrick Wrompas, who resides in California, shared his experience of renewing the registration for his car, a Tesla. The high cost of the renewal left him feeling 'physically sick'.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) calculates the cost of car registration renewal based on multiple factors. These include the vehicle's purchase price, city or county of residence, weight, number of axles, and any unpaid parking violations.
The high initial cost of a Tesla, a luxury electric vehicle (EV), is one of the key factors that contributes to the high renewal cost. The DMV includes the Tesla’s purchase price when calculating the registration fee. Heavier vehicles, like the Tesla, also incur higher fees due to a weight-based fee.
The location of the vehicle owner within California also affects the renewal fee, as localized taxes or fees may be applied by certain cities or counties. The number of axles can also influence the fees, though most passenger EVs have the standard two axles.
Any unpaid parking tickets or other violations may be added to the registration renewal amount. California also imposes an additional annual EV fee, aimed at offsetting the loss of gas tax revenue EVs don’t pay, which helps fund road maintenance. This fee is historically around $100-$250.
The registration fee formula in California includes value-based components, often charging a dollar amount per $1,000 of vehicle value, in addition to weight-based fees and flat licensing fees.
Although California offers EV rebates and incentives for purchase, these do not reduce the registration renewal fees directly but help mitigate overall ownership cost. Proposed federal fees on EVs have been discussed but were not enacted, so California’s fees currently stand independently.
The cost of renewing Wrompas' car registration was $920. This high cost, combined with the initial cost of the Tesla, contributes to its overall cost. Wrompas' revelation that he drives a Tesla was a new fact not previously mentioned in the article.
The commenters on Wrompas' TikTok video agreed with him and described feeling 'physically sick' upon seeing the cost. They echoed his sentiments, expressing surprise at the high cost of registering an EV in California. Despite these challenges, many Tesla owners continue to choose the vehicle for its environmental benefits and advanced technology.
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