Sure; taxation should be pricing in externalities. Buying a less polluting car that costs more is effectively a charitable donation. Most individuals don't ma

Sure; taxation should be pricing in externalities. Buying a less polluting car that costs more is effectively a charitable donation. Most individuals don't make charitable donations of $1000+. Incidentally, this is one of the reasons Tesla are so great. It's fun to drive, so the extra cost isn't purely charitable.