Arizona gasoline tax would double under bill advancing in House
The proposed new taxes on electric vehicles drew opposition from Tesla.
Lobbyist Meghaen Dell’Artino said she believes the formula for the levy, based on electricity used, would have Tesla owners pay more than the owners of gasoline-powered vehicles.
Arizona would double its gas tax to pay for road repair under bill at Legislature
House Bill 2899 passed the House Transportation Committee Wednesday with a 6-0 vote, with three Republican members absent.
The bill also would add an annual tax for registering an electric car of $111 next year, $139 in 2022 and $166 in 2023. No such tax exists today.
Hybrid vehicles would see a new tax of $45 a year rising to $67 in 2023 under the bill.
All the taxes listed in the bill would increase with inflation each year after 2023.
The proposed new taxes on electric vehicles drew opposition from Tesla.
Lobbyist Meghaen Dell’Artino said she believes the formula for the levy, based on electricity used, would have Tesla owners pay more than the owners of gasoline-powered vehicles.
Arizona would double its gas tax to pay for road repair under bill at Legislature
House Bill 2899 passed the House Transportation Committee Wednesday with a 6-0 vote, with three Republican members absent.
The bill also would add an annual tax for registering an electric car of $111 next year, $139 in 2022 and $166 in 2023. No such tax exists today.
Hybrid vehicles would see a new tax of $45 a year rising to $67 in 2023 under the bill.
All the taxes listed in the bill would increase with inflation each year after 2023.