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former9thward

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41. EVs are already heavily subsidized by the taxpayers.

Mon Jun 21, 2021, 04:51 PM

Jun 2021

They get federal and state tax breaks which lowers the cost of the vehicle. Now they want to get out of paying even a dime for the roads? No way.

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Electric Vehicle Owners Should Not Pay Fees [View all] erpowers Jun 2021 OP

Their impacts are covered by fees to recycle their batteries, fees to discard their used tires hlthe2b Jun 2021 #1

if u want to use the services u help contribute to the upkeep nt msongs Jun 2021 #2

I agree and think a nominal gas-tax replacement for road upkeep is fair Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #7

Use taxes like these are regressive Happy Hoosier Jun 2021 #34

no doubt e-car users want to use the roads free at somebody else' expense nt msongs Jun 2021 #36

Then how about we charge the people who use it the most JCMach1 Jun 2021 #68

EV owners are making their contribution against climate change KentuckyStiffRipple Jun 2021 #72

I saw a blerb on the tv machine on how Oregon is toying with the idea of a gizmo that mitch96 Jun 2021 #3

I got charged extra on registration just because my car gets good gas mileage happybird Jun 2021 #18

What state are you in? onenote Jun 2021 #45

Virginia happybird Jun 2021 #46

It is a question worthy of debate. lagomorph777 Jun 2021 #4

New York state Casady1 Jun 2021 #5

I disagree. Captain Stern Jun 2021 #6

New York state Casady1 Jun 2021 #10

That is why nobody should be promoting a gas tax Bev54 Jun 2021 #8

In NJ, gas taxes are for roads, but governors redirect to the General Fund to balance budgets. TheBlackAdder Jun 2021 #29

Yes in Canada we have a number of cities that have gas taxes Bev54 Jun 2021 #30

Seeing as there are no "electric vehicles prohibited" roads in the U.S. gratuitous Jun 2021 #9

Also State taxes on gas that go to the State's DOT EX500rider Jun 2021 #14

Who owns the charging stations? Throck Jun 2021 #11

Many public charging stations are used by those without garages/carports tinrobot Jun 2021 #20

Fuel is a commodity. Throck Jun 2021 #58

Yes, but your solution is not taxing the fuel equally. tinrobot Jun 2021 #63

With a smart electric meter it would not be a problem. Throck Jun 2021 #64

Most are private, some are put in as "good will" to promote the use of EVs Rstrstx Jun 2021 #31

At the local university users pay with a credit card. Throck Jun 2021 #57

Because EVs don't put any wear and tear on the roads, I gather? PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2021 #12

Clears throat: then charge commercial vehicles for the inordinate wear JCMach1 Jun 2021 #69

Don't those vehicles typically use far more gas than PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2021 #71

The weight and size damage the infrastructure... JCMach1 Jun 2021 #79

No, they put much less wear and tear on our atmosphere. KentuckyStiffRipple Jun 2021 #74

Do electric vehicles not use roads and bridges? Deminpenn Jun 2021 #13

"I want to benefit from the infrastructure, but not pay for it" is a rather republican idea. PSPS Jun 2021 #15

Do public schools charge parents tuition? DBoon Jun 2021 #35

In Onslow County NC we do pay a small tuition fee for public schools. marie999 Jun 2021 #50

So are gasoline vehichles properly charged for their role in climate change? DBoon Jun 2021 #42

You want to benefit from the climate contributions of EV owners KentuckyStiffRipple Jun 2021 #75

The gas tax is the only current mode of paying for upkeep of roads. Caliman73 Jun 2021 #16

I bought a 2020 Honda CRV last year. I was considering the hybrid version but it didn't appear doc03 Jun 2021 #17

I'm an EV owner and happy to pay a bit more. tinrobot Jun 2021 #19

No fuel tax for any type of vehicle. Collect tolls for various types. NCjack Jun 2021 #21

The US is still behind the curve on EV adoption Shermann Jun 2021 #22

I discussed this with my rep and suggested a tire tax Qutzupalotl Jun 2021 #23

That's a good idea, at least until some new super-durable tire is invented. Towlie Jun 2021 #28

Very strong conservative argument you are making. RegularJam Jun 2021 #24

No, you're on the right wing, anti-environment side. KentuckyStiffRipple Jun 2021 #76

That's funny. RegularJam Jun 2021 #78

How do we pay for roads, bridges, tunnels, etc? FSogol Jun 2021 #25

How do we pay for public schools? DBoon Jun 2021 #39

We should. roamer65 Jun 2021 #49

Because as liberals we believe that everyone has a role in funding a better society. GulfCoast66 Jun 2021 #59

How about a carbon tax approach? Pobeka Jun 2021 #26

Well, now...that's a Libertarian point of view if I ever heard one. MineralMan Jun 2021 #27

When you call 911 are your charged a fee for your use of that service? DBoon Jun 2021 #38

Property taxes pay for police and fire. MineralMan Jun 2021 #44

As soon as electric cars fly, they can skip road taxes. What if I brew my own gasoline: do I owe ... marble falls Jun 2021 #32

The damage done to the environment by fossil fuesl is reason enough to not tax electric vehicles. DBoon Jun 2021 #33

Electricity is increasingly produced by burning natural gas, a fossil fuel, Deminpenn Jun 2021 #51

I thought renewable energy was on the rise Rstrstx Jun 2021 #60

It is, but fossil fuel generated electricity is still a big majority Deminpenn Jun 2021 #65

You're opposed to EV taxes but you're arguing for taxing EV owners more. It's confusing. mathematic Jun 2021 #77

Most of us should be living in pleasant urban environments where owning a car is unnecessary. hunter Jun 2021 #37

Well, in our state we have an "excise tax" MissMillie Jun 2021 #40

EVs are already heavily subsidized by the taxpayers. former9thward Jun 2021 #41

Here it 'tis flotsam Jun 2021 #43

Toll roads. roamer65 Jun 2021 #47

No. rockfordfile Jun 2021 #55

Yes. roamer65 Jun 2021 #56

Lol, funny! Nt USALiberal Jun 2021 #67

every person benefits from the highway system so the tax should be universal. Kaleva Jun 2021 #48

Electric and hybrid vehicles impact roads same as any other vehicle. maxsolomon Jun 2021 #52

And we all benefit from roads and bridges, even if we never use them StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #80

People love higher taxes as long as someone else is the one paying them MichMan Jun 2021 #53

I agree for now. The only people that push electric car fee are fossil fuel supporters. rockfordfile Jun 2021 #54

In MANY states, EV pay a special registration fee. WarGamer Jun 2021 #61

The road tax on EVs should arguably be higher... jmowreader Jun 2021 #62

We all know the eventual solution - Mileage tax based on vehicle weight madville Jun 2021 #66

We keep the fees off with Federal law until it reaches a tipping point JCMach1 Jun 2021 #70

We're encouraging EV ownership through rebates and tax credits KentuckyStiffRipple Jun 2021 #73