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Gas taxes are already an effective road use tax, with infrastructure for collection already in place

• desas 7y ago
  At what point do electric vehicles make that untrue?
  • jedberg 7y ago
    Depends on the state. California is now charging a much higher renewal rate for EVs specifically to make up for the loss of gas tax revenue.
    • glangdale 7y ago
      Switching to flat fees up front to substitute for 'pay-as-you-go' will encourage more driving, not less. Once you've got a multi-thousand investment per year in having a car you may as well drive it. Gas taxes are flawed but at least relate somewhat to use.
      • jedberg 7y ago
        It’s not a flat fee it’s based on miles driven in the year.