In 36 states, electric vehicle (EV) drivers pay more in annual fees and taxes than drivers of gasoline-powered vehicles. As EVs gain market share, many state policymakers have moved to offset declining gas tax revenues by layering on EV-specific fees. These typically include additional registration charges, sales taxes on public charging, and per-kilowatt-hour (kWh) electricity taxes. While these measures are often framed as efforts to ensure all drivers contribute to road upkeep, they are fr...
