Congress Wants You to Pay $130 a Year Just to Drive an Electric Car
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- #Electric Vehicles
- #Tax Policy
- Congress is proposing a $130 annual fee for electric vehicle (EV) drivers starting in 2029, increasing to $150 over time.
- The fee aims to address the gap in highway funding since EV owners don't pay the federal gas tax, which hasn't increased since 1993.
- Critics argue the fee is unfair, as average gas tax payments are lower, and flat fees don't account for actual driving mileage.
- EV and environmental groups oppose the fee, calling it punitive and ineffective for funding highways.
- Many states already impose high EV registration fees, such as Michigan ($267) and New Jersey ($270).
- The bill is not yet finalized; it must pass Congress and be signed by the president by September 30.