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In Arizona Alternative Fuel Vehicles have a special license plate the conveys a special privilege: ability to drive solo in the HOV lane.
Apparently that''s about to expire.
Instead of charging extra fees for EVs, Arizona was giving them a break using a special Vehicle License Tax formula. That's ending too.
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Apparently that''s about to expire.
A provision of federal code [23 USC 166(b)(4)] currently allows alternative fuel vehicles, including electric vehicles, to use high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes regardless of the number of riders. That provision is currently scheduled to expire on Sept. 30, 2025. If it does, alternative fuel vehicles, including electric vehicles, carrying only a driver would no longer have access to HOV lanes during restricted times.
Instead of charging extra fees for EVs, Arizona was giving them a break using a special Vehicle License Tax formula. That's ending too.
In accordance with Arizona Revised Statute 28-5805, alternative fuel vehicles are assessed VLT using the same formula used for traditional vehicles. Those vehicles that were initially registered prior to 2023 will keep their current VLT formula until the vehicle ownership changes or the registration is canceled.
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