Poll: Most Floridians Believe Electric Vehicle Drivers Not Paying ‘Fair Share’ to Maintain Roadways

Published on December 12, 2023

Nearly three-quarters of Floridians believe electric vehicle (EV) owners are not paying their “fair share” of funds needed to build and maintain the state’s extensive roadways, according to a new poll. The poll conducted by Cygnal found that almost 73 percent of Floridians believe EV drivers should pay vehicle registration fees to recover the lost fuel taxes they do not pay. It is unfair, say 72 percent, that these fees are not already in place. The state’s transportation system is funded through a combination of federal funding, state taxes and fees, and tolls, according to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). A large share is funded by fuel taxes generated from the consumption of motor fuel, with additional money coming from existing vehicle registration fees....

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