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9. Others have thought of this. Weight and miles driven.

Mon May 25, 2026, 04:21 PM

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For areas with no vehicle inspection, it could get harder.

Your idea is not half-baked. Lots of folks would agree with you.

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'Paying their fair share': EV drivers could see new fees in proposed bill [View all] AllyCat Monday OP

Make sense that there's an annual fee for road usage. Melon Monday #1

I did not say that I don't think we should fund the roads. AllyCat Monday #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Melon Monday #3

Downsides manicdem Monday #10

Ya, my CA tags were $800 for my (leased) EV SUV this year. haele Monday #12

My plug in Prius weighs WAY less Bettie Monday #5

OR: Eliminate The Gas Tax. Institute A Vehicle Tax. You Drive,.... ColoringFool Monday #6

Others have thought of this. Weight and miles driven. AllyCat Monday #9

Proposal makes sense manicdem Monday #7

I wouldn't consider a RAV4 similar to a Tesla sedan. AllyCat Monday #13

You'd have to make an apples to apples comparison manicdem Monday #15

Doesn't matter. I am buying MORE fuel than my husband. AllyCat Monday #16

example manicdem Monday #17

Other vehicles are NOT taxed by weight. AllyCat Monday #19

Honestly, it doesn't seem like an onerous fee Bettie Monday #11

Why should we pay more than ICE owners? AllyCat Monday #14

For me, it's because I like driving on decent roads Bettie Monday #20

Correct. I do not disagree that we should cover our AllyCat Monday #21

Given that, then yes, a number closer to 90 Bettie Monday #22