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Trump's Budget Plan Sparks Controversy Over EV Fees

6/17/2025

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The Trump administration's budget plan proposes a $250 annual fee for electric vehicles and $100 for hybrids, aimed at funding road repairs. Critics warn this fee unfairly targets low-income families and sets a troubling precedent, especially as current state fees already weigh heavily on EV owners, sparking debates about equity and the future of the Highway Trust Fund.

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The Trump administration's budget plan proposes a $250 annual fee for electric vehicles and $100 for hybrids, aimed at funding road repairs. Critics warn this fee unfairly targets low-income families and sets a troubling precedent, especially as current state fees already weigh heavily on EV owners, sparking debates about equity and the future of the Highway Trust Fund.