More and more states are charging extra taxes to drivers of EV's and hybrids, but owners say it will discourage people from buying them
Gas prices are on the rise, so you may be thinking an electric car or hybrid may be the answer. But what many drivers don't know is that in many states you may have to pay an extra tax on that earth-friendly car.Dave Gilbert feels he is doing the right thing, driving a hybrid Toyota Camry to save gas and the environment.So he feels it's a slap in the face that his state, Kentucky, is about to slap him with a $70 annual surcharge for driving a hybrid car.
At least he's not driving a Tesla: Electric car owners in his state are facing a new $150 annual fee. Another dozen states are considering adding these fees, to make up for the money their lawmakers say they are losing from gasoline taxes. "They're going to start charging an excise tax on electricity if you use charging stations for electric to charge the batteries," Gilbert said.The Director of Transportation of one state charging these fees -- Ohio -- says it is all about everyone helping to maintain the state's roadways.
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