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Gas tax erosion from electric vehicles
Summary
Gas tax revenue stays flat because it's charged per gallon, and EVs pay nothing. Only about 3% of the county's 185,000+ registered vehicles are electric or hybrid, but commissioners want the legislative delegation engaged and data on local EV use.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
About $2.9 million a year in gas tax receipts, flat going forward as EV share grows.
✅Who benefits
EV drivers currently pay nothing toward road maintenance; fixing the inequity would spread road costs fairly.
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