Latest News About Bipartisan EV fee bill

Updated 2026-06-18 06:09

A bipartisan U.S. House transportation bill would require owners of electric vehicles to pay a 130 annual fee to fund road repairs, plus charges certain plug-in hybrids 35 dollars a year, under the BUILD America 250 Act. It aims to replace federal highway funding that is funded by fuel taxes. Backers say the measure would fund highways and bridges, while opponents caution about burdens on EV drivers. Sen. Graves and Rep. Larsen describe the BUILD America 250 Act as designed to do what Congress has struggled to do for years. Details include an annual fee for EVs and a smaller charge for plug-in hybrids, aimed at bolstering roads, bridges, and the trust fund. The bill's supporters frame it as necessary reform, opponents stress the potential consumer impact.

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Bipartisan Electric Vehicle Fee Bill Targets Roads, Bridges and Trust Fund — Mogaz

Chairman Sam Graves and Ranking Member Rick Larsen said the BUILD America 250 Act is designed to do what Congress has struggled to do for years: keep the nation’s roads and bridges funded while making sure all highway users pay for the system they use. Graves said the measure would make electric vehicle owners begin paying their fair share for road use, while Larsen said he looks forward to marking up the bill soon.

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Federal Bipartisan Bill Proposes $130 Annual EV Fee to Pay for ...

U.S. House lawmakers proposed bipartisan legislation that would require owners of electric vehicles to pay a $130 fee for road repairs and $35 for some plug-in hybrid models annually. The fees will increase by $5 every 2 years until the annual fees reach $150 for electric vehicles and $50 for plug-in hybrids. The House is … Continued

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