Oregon considers pay-per-mile fee for EVs to fill transportation funding gap.

Oregon is considering mandating a pay-per-mile fee for electric vehicle (EV) owners to address a $300 million transportation budget shortfall. This follows Hawaii's lead in implementing such a program. The proposed fee in Oregon would start in 2027 for certain EVs and expand to include hybrids by 2028. The program aims to offset declining gas tax revenues due to the rise in fuel-efficient and electric vehicles. Privacy concerns and potential discouragement of EV purchases are among the issues raised.