Illinois HB 3233 bill-Don't raise the Electric Vehicle Registration fee to $1000 per year
Illinois HB 3233 bill-Don't raise the Electric Vehicle Registration fee to $1000 per year
The Issue
A proposed bill in the Illinois legislature would raise the state’s annual registration fee for all-electric vehicles from $17.50 to a whopping $1,000.
The proposed increase is opposed by Tesla and Rivian, the latter of which owns a factory in the state. Rivian spokesman Michael McHale said,
“Imposing fees on EVs that are over 400 percent more than their gasoline powered counterparts is not only unfair, it discourages promising new technology that will reduce our dependence on petroleum, reduce emissions, and promote the Illinois economy.”
Citizens Utility Board spokesman Jim Chilsen pointed out the fee would be totally at odds with the state’s push to lower carbon emissions.
“The proposed fee increase is way too high. It’s punitive, it’s unfair and it goes against Illinois’ transportation trends and needs. It won’t be long before we’re all driving in an EV world — out of necessity. We need EVs, not only to reduce pollution but also to keep down our personal driving costs and the costs of the power grid.”
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The Issue
A proposed bill in the Illinois legislature would raise the state’s annual registration fee for all-electric vehicles from $17.50 to a whopping $1,000.
The proposed increase is opposed by Tesla and Rivian, the latter of which owns a factory in the state. Rivian spokesman Michael McHale said,
“Imposing fees on EVs that are over 400 percent more than their gasoline powered counterparts is not only unfair, it discourages promising new technology that will reduce our dependence on petroleum, reduce emissions, and promote the Illinois economy.”
Citizens Utility Board spokesman Jim Chilsen pointed out the fee would be totally at odds with the state’s push to lower carbon emissions.
“The proposed fee increase is way too high. It’s punitive, it’s unfair and it goes against Illinois’ transportation trends and needs. It won’t be long before we’re all driving in an EV world — out of necessity. We need EVs, not only to reduce pollution but also to keep down our personal driving costs and the costs of the power grid.”
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Petition created on May 10, 2019