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Old 07-11-2024, 11:55 AM   #2237
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Can we expect rates to get cheaper, then?
Oh hell no.



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The means is unimportant, the point is the "free ride", lack of a consumption tax to maintain roads, will end for EVs at some point, if they ever take over. Remorse usually comes after the "switch" part of a "bait and switch" action. For now, enjoy the free ride.
The “free ride” has already ended. EVs don’t pay gas tax but in at least 30 states there is already a premium on the vehicle registration to account for that. In Michigan, the fee is $140. There are some states that are considering going to a “miles driven” formula that handles all vehicles the same way, but it does appear that most will be going with the additional registration fee.
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