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Ozy_Flame · 04-08-2021, 10:57 AM

I don't mind this idea of an EV tax if it isn't captured in the current fuel tax model, but is there a way to augment your contribution based on usage/car type? E.g. Some electric vehicles coming out are huge pickup trucks with towing capacity, and therefore would stand to reason their impact on road degradation may be higher.

Also, a flat rate may not be helpful enough given that the market share of EV's is likely going to increase over time. I am wondering if there is a tax/modifier on an initial purchase of the vehicle, plus the home-charging setup.

I'm not sure what the right answer is here but my gut is that a flat rate for everyone isn't going to be the fairest method.

04-08-2021, 10:57 AM	#516
Ozy_Flame Posted the 6 millionth post! Join Date: Feb 2002 Exp:	I don't mind this idea of an EV tax if it isn't captured in the current fuel tax model, but is there a way to augment your contribution based on usage/car type? E.g. Some electric vehicles coming out are huge pickup trucks with towing capacity, and therefore would stand to reason their impact on road degradation may be higher. Also, a flat rate may not be helpful enough given that the market share of EV's is likely going to increase over time. I am wondering if there is a tax/modifier on an initial purchase of the vehicle, plus the home-charging setup. I'm not sure what the right answer is here but my gut is that a flat rate for everyone isn't going to be the fairest method.