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Should be a variable charge like a gas tax placed on public EV chargers and not a one time yearly fee. There is a big consumption difference between a Hummer EV and a Smart EV.
EDIT: Not every state has thought clearly about additional EV fees. Starting later this year, Texans who drive electric cars will pay significantly more in registration fees than an average gas car driver pays in gas taxes each year…because it’s fucking Texas.
The issue with taxing public charging is you can just charge at home to avoid the tax. Also there are many public level 2 chargers that are free.
I'd much rather pay a flat extra tax than have my personal charging habits monitored. I don't need any more spies in my home trying to charge me based on my behaviors. I'd rather pay the flat fee and keep my privacy.
Are they going to put a monitor on your home charger then too?