A new bipartisan transportation bill in Congress proposes a $130 annual federal registration fee for EV owners starting in 2026, increasing by $5 yearly until reaching $150. Plug-in hybrids would face a $35 annual fee, rising to $50. The measure aims to address declining gas tax revenue as more drivers switch to electric vehicles.
Background
Road infrastructure funding in the US has traditionally relied heavily on gas taxes, but the rise of electric vehicles has created a revenue shortfall for road maintenance and construction projects.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- May 20, 2026 at 12:12 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10