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New Federal Tax on Electric Vehicles and Large Batteries.

This bill establishes new federal excise taxes applied to the sale of new, non-hybrid electric vehicles and large battery modules. The goal is to ensure that EV owners contribute revenue directly to the Highway Trust Fund, which finances road maintenance and infrastructure projects. These changes take effect after December 31, 2023.
Key points
A new $1,000 tax imposed on the sale of every new electric vehicle (excluding plug-in hybrids).
An additional $550 tax applied to large battery modules weighing over 1,000 pounds.
All revenue generated from these taxes will be directed to the Highway Trust Fund for road and infrastructure financing.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2882
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Process start date: 2023-09-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop EV Freeloading Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2882.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new $1,000 tax imposed on the sale of every new electric vehicle (excluding plug-in hybrids).
  • An additional $550 tax applied to large battery modules weighing over 1,000 pounds.
  • All revenue generated from these taxes will be directed to the Highway Trust Fund for road and infrastructure financing.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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