I mean I wouldn't call it sneaky, it's not like a conspiracy or anything. Most states pay for road maintenance and projects from gas taxes. Since EVs don't use gas but still use roads they should pay their share too, so it makes sense it'd come from the registration. It's still way less than paying for gas or taxes on gas.

[–] TGTX@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Should be a variable charge like a gas tax placed on public EV chargers and not a one time yearly fee. There is a big consumption difference between a Hummer EV and a Smart EV.

EDIT: Not every state has thought clearly about additional EV fees. Starting later this year, Texans who drive electric cars will pay significantly more in registration fees than an average gas car driver pays in gas taxes each year…because it’s fucking Texas.

[–] Rexios@lemm.ee 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The issue with taxing public charging is you can just charge at home to avoid the tax. Also there are many public level 2 chargers that are free.

[–] CalcProgrammer1@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago

I'd much rather pay a flat extra tax than have my personal charging habits monitored. I don't need any more spies in my home trying to charge me based on my behaviors. I'd rather pay the flat fee and keep my privacy.

[–] animist@lemmy.one 0 points 1 year ago

Are they going to put a monitor on your home charger then too?