Electric cars face 'punitive' fees, new restrictions in many states
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A growing number of conservative states are imposing new taxes on drivers using electric vehicle charging stations and trying to limit EV sales.

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  • SCB@lemmy.world
    105·
    1 year ago

    State lawmakers imposed the new fee on EVs this spring to replace gasoline taxes lost to the switch to battery-powered vehicles

    This is a good thing, but poorly-implemented. Should instead be tied to mileage driven.

      • Funderpants @lemmy.ca
        6·
        1 year ago

        Or recognize the roads and related infrastructure as a public good and use general funds to pay for it instead of leaning into a user pay model.