Electric cars face ‘punitive’ fees, new restrictions in many states
Texas electric vehicle owners are beginning to receive some unfavorable correspondence. They will be required to pay the state an additional $200 per year beginning in September in order to register their eco-friendly cars and trucks. In addition, a new EV will cost $400 upfront if customers choose to purchase one. Lowest petrol taxes in the nation In order to make up for the lost petrol taxes due to the changeover to battery-powered vehicles, state lawmakers slapped a new price on EVs this spring. Supporters claim that it makes sure that each driver contributes fairly. However, consumer advocates claim that the cost is almost twice what the average driver would pay in taxes at the pump. One of President Joe Biden’s signature climate measures will face new obstacles as a result of such actions, which have some EV supporters seething. Texas has one of the lowest petrol taxes in the nation, and it hasn’t changed since 1991. Its new EV fees are currently some of the most expensive....