Revamping EV Road Charges and Infrastructure

This chapter examines the necessity for a new road user charge to replace fuel excise, ensuring fairness for electric vehicle users based on vehicle weight and distance. It highlights significant challenges in charging infrastructure, particularly broken stations impacting user experience, and discusses the urgency for improvement ahead of mass EV adoption. Additionally, the chapter explores the evolving consumer attitudes towards electric vehicles and motorcycles, noting the barriers and potential solutions for broader market acceptance.