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I know this is an unpopular opinion, but I would pay higher taxes to subsidize this infrastructure. I haven't switched from a hybrid (Prius) to an EV because I'
by grepLeigh 5y ago
I know this is an unpopular opinion, but I would pay higher taxes to subsidize this infrastructure. I haven't switched from a hybrid (Prius) to an EV because I'd have to treat the EV as a second "luxury" vehicle.
- bradleyjg 5y agoI don’t think it’s an especially unpopular opinion. The President has recently proposed exactly that. I’m tentatively opposed because it’s regressive and I’m suspicious of the total cycle net benefits of EV, but it’s a perfectly reasonable position.
- belltaco 5y agoHow would it be regressive if it's going to come from a tax increase on people making over $400k/year? (AFAIK).
- bradleyjg 5y agoIt’s regressive in isolation. Only rich people are buying electric cars. I don’t think saying the money comes from rich people in the first place changes the analysis.
- kmonsen 5y agoIt’s regressive, but it also makes it possible for less wealthy people to get EVs so in that way not really. Also not everything is about that, we have other priorities as well like mitigating climate change.
- Robotbeat 5y agoGet a plug in hybrid. This is really the best foot in the door for most people who want to go electric.