TWC Podcast #153: Death, Taxes, and EVs

By Phil Royle — Jan. 11, 2024

Since the only thing certain in life is death and taxes, EV owners should expect to eventually be charged a road tax — similar to the one already paid by ICE drivers every time they fill up. But what are the pitfalls of implementing such a program, and is there even a fair and equitable way of accomplishing the goal? We dive into the topic, looking at what some states and countries do (or have proposed). But being that this is such a complex subject, it could be that there is no easy solution.

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SHOW NOTES
Kentucky adds $120 registration fee to EVs, compared to $30 for ICE: https://electrek.co/2024/01/01/kentucky-electric-cars-now-pay-two-taxes-where-gas-cars-only-pay-one/

California’s CalTrans has a group dedicated to researching EVs and the road tax: https://caroadcharge.com/

A “pay at the pump” tax model tested in collaboration with ChargePoint: https://caroadcharge.com/projects/california-four-phase-demonstration/

How Norway taxes EVs: https://www.autopass.no/en/toll-scheme/the-road-toll-system/

Which states are incentivizing/disincentivizing EVs based on tax policy?: https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/electric-vehicles-ev-taxes-state/

This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode cover by Colin Lloyd
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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