A growing number of states and federal lawmakers are pushing flat annual fees of $200 to $250 on electric vehicles, creating a tax burden two to three times higher than what average gas car drivers pay in federal fuel tax. The proposals are being framed as a way to fund road infrastructure maintenance and construction.
Electric vehicles currently represent roughly 10% of new car sales in the United States, marking a significant shift in the automotive market. The proposed fee structure would apply uniformly to all EV owners regardless of their actual road usage or vehicle weight.