# Should EV Owners Pay for Roads | Reno News

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Podcast: [Reno News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/reno-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571855)
Published: 2026-06-29T20:34:00+00:00
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Washoe County voters will decide this November whether electric and hybrid car owners should pay an extra annual fee to help fund road maintenance, sparking a debate over fairness as gas-powered drivers currently pay through gas taxes. A recent study revealed that if EV owners had paid equivalent taxes over the past five years, the county could have gained $15.5 million for road improvements. With a 3-1 vote, commissioners are putting the issue to voters—not to impose a fee, but to gauge public support before lobbying Nevada lawmakers for a new registration fee. As more residents switch to electric vehicles, Nevada joins nine other states without such a fee, making this ballot a crucial step toward balancing environmental goals with infrastructure needs. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0f1386d28aa55b4d

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