Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Eleven states currently assess fees on electric vehicle owners in lieu of traditional fuel taxes, according to the US Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). Highway maintenance has traditionally been funded from a combination of Federal and state taxes collected at the fuel pump.

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Fuel Tax Tax Georgia Idaho 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In January 2023, state taxes and fees on gasoline and diesel fuel averaged $0.3163 per gallon (gal) of gasoline and $0.3388/gal of diesel fuel, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). These taxes have increased in 13 states since July 2022. These states are not shown because the values are so small.

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Tax Gasoline Diesel Fuel Tax 273

Blink Charging

OCTOBER 6, 2023

New laws in seven states require charging station operators and/or owners to pay taxes based on kWh usage tracked by the charger. Here’s an overview: The kWh tax in Georgia is set to take effect in 2025, but the specific reporting requirements for charging station operators have yet to be determined.

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