Drivers in Texas who think they’re skirting gas taxes by driving electric should think again — the Lone Star State wants them to pay for their fair share, too.
Drivers essentially pay for their road use at the pump through gas taxes, which get funneled to state road repair and maintenance. But since EV drivers don’t ever need to fuel up, they’re not paying that tax.
Politicians, especially in Texas, say not so fast. Starting next month, EV drivers in the state will have to pay $200 to register their plug-in cars and trucks, which some estimates say is double what gas-guzzling vehicle drivers might pay at the station. For drivers buying a brand-new EV, the fee is $400 upfront.
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