Let the Howling Begin: Congress Proposing $130/Yr EV Highway Fee
Congress is proposing a new annual fee for electric vehicle (EV) owners as part of a bipartisan transportation funding bill. The fee would start at $135 in October 2026 and could increase to $150 over time. Critics argue that this fee unfairly burdens EV owners who already contribute to environmental sustainability.
- ▪The proposed EV fee is part of the BUILD America 250 Act, which aims to fund transportation infrastructure.
- ▪Electric vehicle owners could face an annual fee starting at $135, while plug-in hybrid owners would pay $35 initially.
- ▪The fee is intended to address the shortfall in the Highway Trust Fund, which is primarily funded by gas taxes.
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Let the Howling Begin: Congress Proposing $130/Yr EV Highway Fee Beege Welborn 8:40 PM | May 18, 2026 AP Photo/Evan Vucci WEEEEE!Oh, muh gosh, this is going to be so much fun, I can hardly stand the thought.What I especially love about the whole concept is being able to turn the progressive mantra about 'paying your fair share' right on its ear and right back at them. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); Electric car owners could be forced to pay as much as $150 annually under a new tax that is being proposed by bipartisan leaders of the U.S.
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