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18. Democrats aren't in a rush to pass universal healthcare but they can't wait to tax EV's.

Mon May 25, 2026, 05:34 PM

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'Paying their fair share': EV drivers could see new fees in proposed bill [View all] AllyCat May 25 OP

Make sense that there's an annual fee for road usage. Melon May 25 #1

I did not say that I don't think we should fund the roads. AllyCat May 25 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Melon May 25 #3

Downsides manicdem May 25 #10

Ya, my CA tags were $800 for my (leased) EV SUV this year. haele May 25 #12

My plug in Prius weighs WAY less Bettie May 25 #5

OR: Eliminate The Gas Tax. Institute A Vehicle Tax. You Drive,.... ColoringFool May 25 #6

Others have thought of this. Weight and miles driven. AllyCat May 25 #9

Proposal makes sense manicdem May 25 #7

I wouldn't consider a RAV4 similar to a Tesla sedan. AllyCat May 25 #13

You'd have to make an apples to apples comparison manicdem May 25 #15

Doesn't matter. I am buying MORE fuel than my husband. AllyCat May 25 #16

example manicdem May 25 #17

Other vehicles are NOT taxed by weight. AllyCat May 25 #19

Honestly, it doesn't seem like an onerous fee Bettie May 25 #11

Why should we pay more than ICE owners? AllyCat May 25 #14

For me, it's because I like driving on decent roads Bettie May 25 #20

Correct. I do not disagree that we should cover our AllyCat May 25 #21

Given that, then yes, a number closer to 90 Bettie May 25 #22