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American Focus > Blog > Environment > The Truth Is Out There: The Cost of Roads Is Bankrupting the Highway Trust Fund, Not Electric Vehicles
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The Truth Is Out There: The Cost of Roads Is Bankrupting the Highway Trust Fund, Not Electric Vehicles

Last updated: April 29, 2025 9:05 am
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The current state of road funding in the United States is a topic of much debate, with some in Congress pointing fingers at electric vehicles and fuel-efficient cars for the struggles faced by the federal government in funding road infrastructure. However, the truth is far more complex than just blaming advancements in vehicle technology for the financial woes of the Highway Trust Fund.

It’s been over 30 years since the federal gas tax was last raised, and since then, the value of the tax has eroded significantly due to inflation and rising construction costs. The Highway Trust Fund relies heavily on revenue from fuel taxes, but with the tax rate remaining stagnant and construction costs soaring, the effectiveness of the tax has dropped by over 80 percent since 1993.

The cost of building and maintaining roads has skyrocketed over the years, driven by a lack of competition in the construction industry and a constant push for highway expansion. Despite the completion of the original interstate system in 1992, road expansion has continued unabated, leading to a never-ending cycle of increasing costs.

While vehicles have become more fuel-efficient over time, with passenger cars and trucks improving their fuel efficiency by almost 19 percent since 1993, the impact of these efficiency gains on the Highway Trust Fund is minimal compared to other factors. The real issue lies in the unsustainable costs of the highway system and the lack of adequate funding mechanisms to support it.

Electric vehicles have also come under scrutiny for their perceived impact on road funding, with some proposing additional fees for EV drivers. However, EV drivers already contribute to road funding through general tax revenue and existing state and local fees. With EVs accounting for just over 2 percent of miles traveled in the U.S., any proposed fees on EVs would have little impact on the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund.

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Proposals by Congress to impose upfront surcharges on EVs are not only counterproductive but also unfair, disproportionately burdening EV drivers with the costs of road infrastructure. These fees would do little to address the underlying issues of the Highway Trust Fund, which is expected to face a shortfall of $213 billion for fiscal years 2025 through 2030.

In conclusion, the focus should be on reevaluating how federal transportation funding is allocated, prioritizing repair over expansion, and ensuring that investments in road infrastructure are sustainable in the long run. Blaming electric vehicles and fuel-efficient cars for the funding challenges faced by the Highway Trust Fund only scratches the surface of a much larger issue that requires a comprehensive and balanced approach to address.

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