Lower the Gas tax. Increase Tax on EVs

Utah wants to lower the gas taxes and add a new excise tax on electricity charging for EVs. HB 301 (2023 | UT) The gas tax would decrease from 16.5% to 14.2%. The excise tax on EV charging would be a new 12.5% tax on electricity from charging stations. Opponents say this creates a 3 layer taxation on EVs as EV owners currently pay sales and franchise taxes if they use charging stations that have a fee.

Salt Lake Tribune | Gas would be cheaper and charging EVs more expensive if this bill passes