Washington plans to raise the registration fee cars by weight
In a first of its kind in the United States, the American capital, Washington, intends to increase vehicle registration fees based on their weight, with the aim of reducing the spread of four-wheel drive trucks and heavy vehicles, which cause environmental and societal damage.
The new tax on cars weighing more than 6,000 pounds is estimated at $500, up from $155 today; That is nearly 7 times the cost of registering a modest sedan, according to data seen by the specialized energy platform.
The proposal to increase vehicle registration fees, which would save Washington's budget $40 million over the next five years, would result in higher vehicle fees, based on freight weight provided by manufacturers.
Washington car registration fees
Under the proposed increase in vehicle registration fees, cars weighing 3,499 pounds (1,587 kilograms) or less would pay $72, while models weighing 3,500-4,999 pounds (1,588-2,267 kilograms) would cost $175.
The tax rises to $250 for models weighing 5,000-5,999 pounds (1,589-2721 kilograms), while cars weighing 6,000 pounds or more (2,722 kilograms) are charged $500.
This means that vehicles that fall into the "heavier" category will see a $345 increase in registration fees per year.
The increase in car registration fees will include electric vehicles that rely on heavy-duty lithium-ion battery packs, and the registration fee will be $ 36 in the first two years, before being collected according to its weight with a discount of 1,000 pounds (545 kilograms) equivalent to the weight of the battery, according to the Carscoops website. ).
The battery pack in the electric GMC Hummer weighs 2,923 pounds (1,326 kilograms).
The Biden administration targets electric vehicle sales to be 50 percent of new car sales in the United States by 2030.
Reasons for increasing fees on heavy trucks
The proposal to impose an increase in car registration fees through increasing registration fees is not limited to passenger cars only; The decision includes those who own heavy commercial vehicles, tractors or passenger vehicles for hire.
The proposal charges fees starting at $125 and jumping to $700 for vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds (4,536 kilograms) or more, though there would be an additional tax; The city will charge an additional $50 per 1,000 pounds (454 kilograms) above the 10,000 tons (4,536 kilograms), according to data seen by the specialist energy platform.
"You can't ban sales of these vehicles, but you can make them pay their own way," District of Columbia Councilwoman Mary Chih spoke of her proposal to increase car registration fees for heavy trucks and SUVs.
She confirmed, in statements to Bloomberg Agency, that heavy vehicles cause damage to the roads due to their weight, as well as being unfriendly to the environment due to the amount of gas they consume.
The proposal aims to ensure the safety of passengers, Chih said, "When cars and pedestrians or cyclists come into contact, we know that the heavier the car, the worse the accident."
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