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Texas considers EV tax, and EV owners are on board

Teslarati

The Texas State Legislature is considering levying a tax against EV owners to fund road upkeep and improvement, and EV owners are on board. Electric vehicles are the choice for many consumers not only due to their environmental benefits but also due to their reduced cost of ownership.

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Texas now offering $2,500 EV rebate for Tesla’s Model 3, Y and S units

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The state of Texas is now offering rebates on select electric vehicle (EV) purchases including some Tesla models, as made available through a limited-time grant program. To apply for the Texas EV rebate, drivers simply have to follow the instructions and fill out the appropriate application forms, which can be found here.

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With gas phase-out in view, Europe could lose $160 billion in fuel taxes

Teslarati

With Europe’s gas phase-out plans now within view, the countries there could be set to lose significant funding from fuel taxes in the coming years. Still, the change could have some latent effects, especially as most countries get crucial revenue from taxes on gas. What about in other countries?

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Is Louisiana Planning To Charge EV Owners $400/Y While Rejecting Increased Gas Taxes?

EV Obssesion

You can always tell when you cross the state line–the roads are smoother in Mississippi, Texas, and Arkansas. Recently, there was a bill proposed to increase gasoline taxes and tax EV owners $400 per year to own an EV in the state. For hybrid owners, that […]. appeared first on EV Obsession.

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Texas Latest To Consider Dedicated Electric Car Tax

Green Car Reports

If you bought an electric car to try and save a few dollars on gas, you may start to find it a little more difficult in some states. Texas is the latest to consider an extra tax on electric vehicles to make up for lost gas revenue, helping to raise money for road maintenance. According to state Rep.

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This Texas EV lease company includes unlimited free home charging

Baua Electric

Photo: Octopus Electric Vehicles US Octopus Electric Vehicles just launched DriveFree , a used EV leasing program, and it comes with unlimited free home charging. To lease and get unlimited free home charging with DriveFree, you need to live in the Houston area and have Octopus Energy as your home electricity provider.

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Ford begins deliveries of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup in Europe

Teslarati

Ford has begun deliveries of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck in Europe, with the first of the units going to a couple located in Norway. As reposted with photos by Ford CEO Jim Farley on X on Saturday, the first F-150 Lightning in Europe has been delivered to Dag and Angela, who are originally from Texas and now live in Norway.

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