Ain't that the truth. I always wondered about the road use taxes and such. I figured they just tack it on to registration fees or something. They've gotta get their money somehow I guess.
Some weigh over 5000#. They should pay their share. Highways aren't cheap to build. And then there's the maintenance!
"Construct a new 4-lane highway — $4 million to $6 million per mile in rural and suburban areas, $8 million to $10 million per mile in urban areas."
Charge them a big disposal fee for the hazardous waste when the batteries are replaced/recycled.
Experts say electric vehicle batteries can catch fire, release hazardous gases or even explode under certain conditions. Such dangers have inspired a national conversation about how to deal with EVs after accidents. ... They also contain hazardous materials and can explode if disassembled incorrectly