House Republicans, led by the chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, have proposed a new annual tax on electric vehicles (EVs) as part of a broader effort to fund the highway trust fund. Under the plan, full EV owners would pay a flat $200 tax per year, while hybrid EV owners would be charged $100 annually. Combustion vehicles, which rely on internal combustion engines, would face a much lower fee of $20. The tax, which is inflation-linked, is designed to be collected by state governments and would expire in 2035. The proposal has drawn mixed reactions, with critics arguing that it may disproportionately affect low-mileage EV owners compared to heavy-duty trucks or SUVs, which could see lower per-mile costs. The Eno Center for Transportation estimates that the tax would raise an additional $110 billion for the highway trust fund by 2035, though this could fall short of the fund’s financial needs due to cuts to other taxes and potential reductions in spending. Moreover, the bill includes exemptions for commercial vehicles and farm equipment, which may incentivize tax avoidance by registered businesses. This measure is part of a larger debate over how to balance infrastructure funding with environmental and economic considerations.