The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss budget legislation that includes new registration fees for electric vehicle (EV) drivers as part of an anti-environmental agenda. Chairperson Sam Graves (R-Mo.) has proposed a $200 annual fee for battery EVs and a $100 fee for hybrids. In contrast, traditional combustion vehicles pay a mere $20 fee annually, which raises concerns over fairness and environmental progress. This legislation uses budget reconciliation to expedite approval and includes inflation adjustments for fees until 2035, further raising costs for EV owners.
"The proposed budget includes new annual fees for electric vehicle owners, raising costs significantly for those transitioning to cleaner transportation while exempting larger polluting vehicles."
"The legislation seeks to impose a $200 registration fee for battery EVs and $100 for hybrids, while fossil fuel vehicles pay as little as $20 annually."
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