Road usage charge enactment for all-electric vehicles

SF 1480 would require all-electric vehicle owners in Minnesota to pay a new road usage charge based on miles driven within the state, in addition to existing registration fees. The charge is calculated using a formula comparing Minnesota's gasoline tax rates to the vehicle's "analogous fuel economy" (using EPA data for similar vehicles), with a base rate of $0.065 per mile. This applies to all-electric vehicles registered for periods starting before June 30, 2026, and creates a new system managed by the state with account providers handling billing. The revenue must be deposited into the highway user tax fund, replacing the previous $75 electric vehicle surcharge. The bill also mandates a report on the program's implementation.