Senators propose killing $7500 EV tax credit, adding new $1,000 tax for road repairs

[KarlT]

Yeah, they tried that. Everyone went ape-shit. LOL

The politicians don’t want you to know where the money goes.

 

[Joe]

I have always had mixed feelings about EV gas tax exemption (roads don’t fix themselves). If you look at truck plates the weight of vehicle determines the registration fee. Can’t really argue that increased weight does not increase road damage and obviously EV’s weigh more than ICE counterparts. Need to figure out a appropriate balance.

I already pay about $200 more than what an ICE car pays for registration

 

[smboogie]

It seems to be the simplest solution is a use based tax on mileage. Remove any fuel taxes at the pump and shift that to mileage based taxes.

Then there could be tax rebates based on income so it all get's settled at tax time. In the Bay Area all the Federal EV tax credits don't really matter due to income based requirements.

 

[joewilk45]

Weight of vehicles plus commercial or non commercial just like it has been. It really starts with open minded thinking. EV's should be being promoted not penalized

 

[Knownman]

Not unexpected but Trump looking to kill the tax credit.....

https://www.reuters.com/business/au...tax-new-ev-sales-pay-road-repairs-2025-02-12/

Newsom looks to tax all drivers per mile driven!

 

[Knownman]

It seems to be the simplest solution is a use based tax on mileage. Remove any fuel taxes at the pump and shift that to mileage based taxes.

Then there could be tax rebates based on income so it all get's settled at tax time. In the Bay Area all the Federal EV tax credits don't really matter due to income based requirements.

And you think they'll remove any taxes at the pump?

 

[smboogie]

And you think they'll remove any taxes at the pump?

Of course not, I'm stating the simple/logical solution would be a shift of the tax. But likely will never happen, even though it would bring in much more tax revenue.

 

[Chavannigans]

Yeah, they tried that. Everyone went ape-shit. LOL

Slashing indiscriminately is not an audit, especially when none of the numbers on their website are factual.

 

[joewilk45]

Facts confuse the sheep

 

[PMurphy]

Need some creative and logical options to be developed (VERY difficult for a political process to deliver). Barring that, as funding is neglected at least Scout is reasonably positioned for “survival of the fittest”. Recently hit a road crater with a Jeep Gladiator which knocked it out of alignment. IF I had been in our front wheel drive vehicle that day, likely would have done some real damage to the suspension.

 

[Chavannigans]

Need some creative and logical options to be developed (VERY difficult for a political process to deliver). Barring that, as funding is neglected at least Scout is reasonably positioned for “survival of the fittest”. Recently hit a road crater with a Jeep Gladiator which knocked it out of alignment. IF I had been in our front wheel drive vehicle that day, likely would have done some real damage to the suspension.
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Glad yall are okay and had the right tool for the job after hitting that hole.

A lot of things are broken in our government, but I think we just need sensible reforms, not hack and slash buffoonery that makes people feel good until it affects them.

People that want gas cars shouldn’t be punished for wanting gas cars, and people that want EVs shouldn’t be punished for wanted EVs.

We can all pay our fair share for the roads we enjoy together ?

 

[joewilk45]

I agree but I think the turmoil begins at what's the future development need to be are EV 's the the technology of the future ? Does it make sense to build development's with Solar farms to be independent of electrical grids especially in sunny warmer climates. To me it's the ice age thinkers against factual data. There are those of my age (65) who listen and learn and those who feel they are being threatened when in reality we need to embrace change and enjoy the amazing things that other minds bring to life. Henry Ford , Elon Musk ?? We may not like the person but the product's they envisioned has been amazing. That's why I have both EV and ice I guess you could call me independent.

 

[JesseS]

Well, the tax credits are dead now, so the price of any Scout (or other EV) just jumped $7500. This also includes Solar and wind power. A huge win for the fossil fuel industry. If you plan on a new EV better get it before Sept when this kicks in.

 

[joewilk45]

I did Cadillac Vistiq

 

[JesseS]

I did Cadillac Vistiq

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