What’s an electric vehicle fuel tax?

What’s happening? Minnesota is looking at a proposal to charge an electric vehicle fuel tax on KW charging. SF 1602 (2021 | MN)

Why is this important? States are looking to replace declining gas tax revenues. Taxing charging at “electric fuel dealers,” under the bill would add a tax of 5.1 cents per kwh

How will this be important? states need revenue. EV charging is new and thus creative taxing ideas abound.

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