House Republicans Propose EV Fees to Fund Highway Repairs

The fees, which are expected to raise $50 billion in 10 years, are intended to cover the revenue lost because EV drivers don’t pay the gas tax.

An electric vehicle charging station in Irvine, Calif., on Nov. 28, 2023. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

Electric vehicle owners across the United States could face a new fee for their driving choices if a proposal heard in House committee this week becomes law.

The proposal submitted by Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), head of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, is the panel’s portion of a wide-ranging bill to advance President Donald Trump’s agenda.