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Congress considers new $130 annual fee for electric vehicles
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Fusion42 · 12 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Congress is considering a new annual federal fee for electric vehicle (EV) owners starting at $130 to fund road projects, as EV drivers currently do not pay federal gasoline taxes. The fee is part of the BUILD America 250 Act and could take effect as early as December if approved.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 2 sources have reported it between 12 Nov 2026 and 13 Nov 2026.
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You face higher ownership costs as electric vehicles are about to carry a federal fee to replace lost gas tax revenue. Plan pricing and sales strategies now as early adoption incentives weaken in road funding reforms.
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2 sources · first reported 12 Nov 2026 · latest 13 Nov 2026
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