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A proposed federal flat tax would charge EV owners $250 and hybrid owners $100 annually—regardless of usage. This regressive policy makes EV drivers pay over 3× more than average gas drivers, hitting low-mileage users and seniors especially hard. Experts urge a fair, mileage-based reform instead of penalizing clean transportation choices.

A proposed federal $250 EV ownership tax is drawing criticism for being regressive and historically unprecedented. Unlike gas taxes, which scale with usage, this flat fee punishes even low-mileage EV users and compounds existing state-level costs. Experts argue it discourages clean vehicle adoption and fails to solve the real problem: the outdated federal gas tax. A fairer approach would tie road fees to usage, not ownership.

New Jersey provides robust EV support through rebates, utility charger incentives, and off-peak charging credits. Though the Charge Up rebate is temporarily paused, residents can still save with up to $1,500 for charger installations, TOU rate credits, and a $250 state rebate on home chargers. These programs help lower EV ownership and charging costs across the state.

Massachusetts provides generous EV incentives, including up to $3,500 in rebates through MOR-EV, stackable income-based bonuses, and utility rebates for home charger installations. Residents also benefit from time-of-use electricity rates and monthly bill credits, making EV ownership more affordable across the state.

Arizona offers EV drivers multiple incentives—from HOV lane access to utility rebates on EV chargers and discounted time-of-use electricity rates. While the state lacks direct EV purchase tax credits, local utilities like APS, SRP, and TEP provide substantial rebates and low-rate charging programs to support electrification and reduce ownership costs.

Florida is rapidly becoming a major EV hub, now ranking second in U.S. EV registrations. While lacking robust state-level EV purchase rebates, the state offers a wide range of incentives such as HOV lane access, utility rebates for EV chargers, off-peak charging credits, and home electrification subsidies. Utilities like FPL, JEA, and Duke Energy provide both residential and commercial support for charger installation and energy-efficient upgrades. Combined with federal tax credits, Florida’s evolving EV infrastructure and favorable energy pricing make it an increasingly appealing state for EV adoption.

Georgia supports EV adoption through extensive utility rebates, time-of-use electricity rates, and charger installation incentives. While the state lacks direct tax credits for EV purchases, drivers can benefit from HOV/HOT lane exemptions and generous utility programs like $250 rebates on Level 2 chargers and monthly bill credits up to $30. Businesses can access commercial EV charging station rebates and tax credits up to $2,500. Georgia Power and regional EMCs also offer lower charging rates during off-peak hours, reducing ownership costs for both residential and fleet users.