Oregon Considers Per-Mile Fees for EV Owners as Gas Tax Revenues Decline
Adam Tahir
August 30, 2025

Electric vehicles (EVs) have long been championed as a step toward a more sustainable future. But their rise presents a fiscal challenge: shrinking gas tax revenues that fund critical infrastructure. Oregon lawmakers are now weighing a major shift—charging EV owners a per-mile fee or flat annual charge to replace lost fuel tax revenue.

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Looking Ahead

The debate in Oregon underscores a broader fiscal reality: as technology changes, so must the tax base that supports public services. Whether the state adopts a per-mile fee, a higher registration charge, or some hybrid model, this could reshape how states tax mobility in the years ahead.

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