plowhog
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Seems the tax authorities have discovered electric vehicles. This article states that a trend is developing to add more taxes to EV owners. I was wondering when the movement would start to collect such fees in order to:
- build more charging stations,
- recoup the incentive provided to buy the EV in the first place.
As I contemplate an EV in California, I am mindful of "income based pricing." The more you earn, the higher rate you pay for electricity-- subsidizing the lower wage earners. So my neighbor could drive the same vehicle almost for free while I pay through the nose-- thanks!
The statistics presented are entirely misleading. $85/mo for a high wage earner? Surely that is only a base rate with usage fees added on top?
We pay +/- $300/mo for a CA property that is occupied less than half the time. We have LED lights and other energy saving measures but the monthly bill is still high in comparison. And that is before we contemplate owning an EV that needs to be charged.
From the article:
- build more charging stations,
- recoup the incentive provided to buy the EV in the first place.
EV tax credits are widespread – but extra fees are just as common
Many countries are trying to nudge drivers to adopt electric vehicles. Yet they're also levying extra taxes on them. What's going on?
www.bbc.com
As I contemplate an EV in California, I am mindful of "income based pricing." The more you earn, the higher rate you pay for electricity-- subsidizing the lower wage earners. So my neighbor could drive the same vehicle almost for free while I pay through the nose-- thanks!
The statistics presented are entirely misleading. $85/mo for a high wage earner? Surely that is only a base rate with usage fees added on top?
We pay +/- $300/mo for a CA property that is occupied less than half the time. We have LED lights and other energy saving measures but the monthly bill is still high in comparison. And that is before we contemplate owning an EV that needs to be charged.
From the article:
- Above $180,000: $85/month
- $69,000 - $180,000: $51/month
- $28,000 - $69,000: $20/month
- Less than $28,000: $15/month
New California laws 2024: Income-based electric bills
California residents might soon find their electric bills to be reflective of income, rather than actual electricity usage, under this new state law.
www.foxla.com
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