An investigation reveals Indiana’s gas tax system disproportionately affects owners of electric and hybrid vehicles, who pay less in fuel taxes despite relying on the same roads. While traditional gasoline-powered cars contribute to road maintenance through taxes on fuel purchases, alternative vehicle owners face a financial gap that could strain state infrastructure funding. The report highlights how this disparity may leave a growing segment of drivers subsidizing maintenance costs for others. Critics argue the policy needs updating to ensure fair revenue distribution as electric vehicles become more common.
22 Investigates: Indiana gas tax gap for electric, hybrid vehicle owners WSBT
