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Originally Posted by Dubyagee
It should be taxed by watts used to charge. Per mile will unfairly hit anyone that drives more efficiently.
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The electricity cost per mile to run an EV is miniscule compared to gasoline or diesel. Any "fuel" tax on EVs would have to be greater than the cost of the electricity even if it's purchased from the grid at peak times. It's much more straightforward to tax miles traveled and it doesn't penalize more efficient drivers.
Also EV battery packs consume some electricity when the vehicle is parked, especially in cold climates. With a "fuel tax" on evs you would be penalizing people who drive less.