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Pennsylvania Vehicle Cost Guide 2026

Pennsylvania has a 6% state sales tax, with Philadelphia adding an extra 2% and Allegheny County an extra 1%. EVs and plug-in hybrids pay a $300 annual Electric Road Usage Fee, and hybrids pay $150. Pennsylvania is a no-fault insurance state, with PIP coverage included in all policies. Annual safety inspections and bi-annual emissions tests are required for most vehicles in the state.

State Sales Tax
6.00%
Vehicle purchases
Avg. Annual Insurance
$1,480
Full coverage
EV Tax Credit
$0
State-level
Registration Fee
$37
Annual

DMV / Registration Fees

Title Transfer$58
License Plate Fee$37
Registration (Base)$37

Insurance Requirements

No-Fault State: Yes
Inspection Required: Yes
Minimum Coverage:
Bodily Injury: $15,000 per person / $30,000 per accident
Property Damage: $5,000
Uninsured Motorist: $15,000/$30,000

County Tax Rates

Philadelphia2.00%
Allegheny1.00%
Montgomery0.00%
Bucks0.00%
Delaware0.00%

Total vehicle sales tax = state rate + county rate

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