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0 pointsdesas6y ago0 comments

At what point do electric vehicles make that untrue?

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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.

glangdale6y 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.

jedberg6y ago

It’s not a flat fee it’s based on miles driven in the year.

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jedberg6y 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.

glangdale6y ago

jedberg6y ago

It’s not a flat fee it’s based on miles driven in the year.

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