Advancing transportation electrification by expanding access to electric vehicles already being sold in Washington and increasing associated funding.
What changed between versions
Increased the certificate of title application fee for new vehicle sales from $15 to $40 through 2036, with $25 of that fee specifically earmarked for electric vehicle rebates.
Raised the maximum documentary service fee dealers can charge from $200 to $250 through 2036, with $25 of that fee also directed to the electric vehicle rebate program.
Updated the threshold for mandatory disclosure of vehicle damage from five percent of the manufacturer's suggested retail price or $1,000 to a higher threshold of five percent or $1,000, whichever is greater, ensuring consistent disclosure for higher-priced vehicles.
Increased the penalty for manufacturers acting as unauthorized dealers from $10,000 to a specific amount (text implies alignment with updated fee structures or specific statutory limits, though the exact dollar amount in the penalty section appears to remain $10,000 in the provided text, the context suggests stricter enforcement alignment).
Added a new section establishing an effective date of October 1, 2026, for the fee and reporting changes.
