In The Driver’s Seat: The Plug In America Blog
EV taxes and highway funding: Setting the record straight
As electric vehicles become more common on American roads, so does a familiar accusation: EV drivers aren’t paying their fair share for the infrastructure they use. But that claim doesn’t hold up to scrutiny. From road wear to registration fees and how highway funding works, the facts, backed by data,[…]
The Road Ahead for Electric Vehicles
The EV tax credits went out with a bang. EV sales for both new and used EVs surged as buyers rushed to take advantage of great deals before the tax credits’ premature end. The prevailing EV sales forecasts anticipate low sales in the fourth quarter of 2025, followed by a[…]
EVs still have the lowest total cost of ownership
The total cost of owning an electric vehicle changed on Oct. 1, 2025. That’s when no one could use the federal tax credits for new clean vehicles (a.k.a. 30D in the federal tax code), used clean vehicles (25E), and commercial clean vehicles (45W). These tax credits were designed to lower[…]
The Ultimate Guide to EV Road Trip Planning
While it can be scary to try something new, there’s some comfort in knowing you’re not the first person to take a road trip across the U.S. in an EV. In fact, people have been doing it for more than 10 years. If you have any anxiety, just take a[…]



