Alberta's $200 electric vehicle registration tax is sparking debate among owners

The provincial budget introduces a $200 annual tax on electric vehicles starting 2025, sparking criticism from owners who question its fairness and hindrance to electric vehicle adoption in Alberta.

Alberta's $200 electric vehicle registration tax is sparking debate among owners
Kim Burney charges her Tesla, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. A subzero cold snap across the nation has exposed a big vulnerability for electric vehicle owners. It's difficult to charge the batteries in single-digit temperatures. Experts say it's simple chemistry, that the electrons move slowly and don't take in or release as much energy.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

The provincial budget introduces a $200 annual tax on electric vehicles starting 2025, sparking criticism from owners who question its fairness and hindrance to electric vehicle adoption in Alberta.