Program History

Utah state officials and other leadership have examined road usage charging over the span of two decades. Extensive research has been conducted at the direction of the State Legislature in response to Utah's evolving transportation funding needs. In 2020, Utah became the second state to launch a road usage charge program. The program initially included electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and hybrid vehicles, with eligibility and rates evolving over time.

Explore the program’s history using the drop‑downs below, then scroll through the interactive timeline to see how key legislation has shaped the Utah Road Usage Charge Program over time.

In 2019, Utah introduced an annual alternative fuel vehicle fee of $60, noting that the fee would progressively increase in 2020 ($90) and 2021 ($120).
In 2020, the Utah Road Usage Charge Program launched. When the program was first introduced, it was open to EVs, PHEVs, and hybrid vehicles. Drivers that enrolled were exempt from the annual alternative fuel vehicle fee. The initial rate was 1.5 cents per mile with an annual cap of $90.
In 2023, the rate decreased to 1 cent per mile, and the annual cap was lifted to $130.25.

In 2024, the program was updated to reduce administrative costs and improve the user experience. This included making the program voluntary for EVs only. The same year, an EV charging tax was established, which imposes a 12.5% tax on the retail sale of electricity sold by EV charging stations in Utah.
In 2025, the rate increased to 1.11 cents per mile, and the annual cap was lifted to $143.25.
In 2026, the rate increased again to 1.25 cents per mile, and the annual cap was lifted to $180.
In 2027, the rate will increase to 1.5 cents per mile, and the annual cap will increase to $280. In addition, commercial EVs over 6,000 pounds will be eligible for the program at the same per-mile rate with a $500 annual cap.

*Road usage charge rates and annual fees/caps are subject to Consumer Price Index adjustments indefinitely. The annual cap represents the maximum amount Utah Road Usage Charge Program customers pay per year and is set equal to the state alternative fuel vehicle fee.

Utah Road Usage Charge Program: Legislative History

Hover over a year to see the details. Use the arrows to scroll through the timeline.

1

2003 / 04

Taskforce

2

2015

H.B. 362

3

2017

S.B. 174

4

2018

S.B. 136

5

2019

S.B. 72

6

2020

S.B. 150

7

2021

S.B. 82

8

2022

H.B. 186

9

2023

S.B. 185

10

2026

H.B. 481
S.B. 242