Calafornia Road Charge Options

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Sounds like a great way for EV's to pay their fair share

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The double-taxation scenario is a pretty distant hypothetical right now. The states that have found a way to supplement gas tax by targeting alternative fuel vehicles are -- so far -- keeping those two things exclusive. I'm not aware of any state that's proposing to implement a flat road-use tax that includes gasoline (non-hybrid) vehicles. Not saying it won't happen, but I don't think it's a risk at least in the next 5+ years.

Of course if I'm wrong, you can all remind me of this post when the time comes.

Honestly, the gas tax has worked pretty well. It creates incentives to drive more efficient vehicles while providing a dedicated funding stream for highway infrastructure. As alt-fuel vehicles become a substantial portion of the roadgoing mix, there's a gap being created and the stopgaps are a bit clunky for now.