The House version of a bipartisan highway bill would require electric vehicle owners to pay as much as $150 a year to help cover the cost of maintaining the nation’s roads.
The provision was unveiled on May 17 as Reps. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) and Rick Larsen (D-Wash.), the top lawmakers on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced a deal on the BUILD America 250 Act, a five-year investment package for roads, bridges, rail, and other infrastructure.
Under the proposal, beginning in October 2026, EV owners would have to pay a new annual fee of $135 when they register their vehicles. The fee could rise by $5 each year until it reaches a cap of $150….
House Highway Bill Would Charge EV Owners Up to $150 a Year
