Why the Federal Push to Tax Electric Cars Echoes Oregon's Failed Experiment
Podcasts > The Dave Elswick Show
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Most people don’t realize how quickly America is heading toward a digital tax nightmare — and if you're driving an electric car, you're probably already on the hook without even knowing it. In this eye-opening episode, tax expert Grover Norquist reveals the U.S. government’s sneaky plans to tax your electric vehicle based on miles driven and recharge the gas tax you thought you were saving. This is not just theory — states like Oregon have already started on this path and the federal government is eyeing ways to make it worse, all under the guise of "updating" our outdated road funding system.You’ll discover how these proposed taxes could hit electric and hybrid vehicle owners with stealth fees, turning what’s supposed to be a savings into a new burden — and how constitutional questions about federal overreach threaten to complicate efforts. Grover breaks down the history behind these schemes, exposing how targeted taxes often expand to cover almost everything — just like the Beatles warned in their song "Taxman." We also explore the broader implications: how future fuel taxes will be replaced by miles-driven taxes, and why the push for these mandates is driven by a relentless thirst for revenue disguised as "green energy," all while hardworking Americans foot the bill.This episode is perfect for car owners, policy watchers, and anyone who wants to protect their wallet from government overreach. Grover warns that what begins as a minor fee could snowball into a lifelong tax nightmare — unless Americans wake up now and push back. If you care about your earnings, your freedom, and your ability to drive without government sneaking more money out of your pocket, this is essential listening.Think a simple electric vehicle means you're off the hook? Think again. Grover shares how, in states like Oregon, the first experiment in miles taxed vehicles has already tested the limits of taxpayer patience with overwhelming opposition — and it’s coming for all of us unless we stand firm.This is more than just tax talk — it’s a crucial fight for your financial independence. Stay tuned, because Grover Norquist’s insights could save you from a future where government taxes every mile you travel and every dollar you earn.
