EV drivers will pay $130 a year under Congress’ 2026 transportation bill
Summary
Ars Technica reports that the 119th Congress is advancing a transportation bill that would impose a $130 annual federal EV registration fee, rising to $150 by 2035, with plug-in hybrids starting at $35 and rising to $50. The piece explains the funding rationale tied to declining gas tax receipts and road maintenance costs, and includes reactions from policymakers and advocacy groups. It also discusses how states may already tax EVs and the potential implications for EV adoption and charging infrastructure.