Beginning July 1, Virginians who own a fuel-efficient vehicle may be able to save money on their highway use fee by enrolling in the new Mileage Choice program, according to the state Department of Motor Vehicles.
The Mileage Choice program is a voluntary option for drivers of electric, hybrid or fuel-efficient vehicles who pay the state’s highway use fee. The fee is assessed based on the number of miles the average Virginian drives in a year—11,600 miles. Instead of paying the fee up-front at registration, customers who participate in the Mileage Choice Program will only pay for the actual number of miles they drive throughout the year.
Customers who drive fewer than 11,600 miles will save money. For those who drive more, they’ll never pay more than their highway use fee. Customers may enroll in the Mileage Choice Program when it is time to renew their vehicle registration and must sign up prior to renewing.
“The Mileage Choice Program not only gives customers options; it also serves ...