https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-scotia/article/ottawa-incentivizes-electric-vehicle-purchases-nova-scotia-makes-them-more-expensive/
I think they are trying to make up the shortfall from removing the toll from the Harbour bridges last year.
muppets ::)
I thought Alberta was first but Saskatchewan increased theirs from $150 to $300 so they must have been first. Alberta's rate is $200.
The flat rate is probably easier to administer than going by odometer readings but they could at least provide different classes. A first gen Nissan Leaf, Toyota BZ, Hyundai IONIQ 9, and Cadillac Escalade IQL are all going to wear a road differently.
Example:
Under 100 kW charge rate or 40kWh battery, and under 2500 kg GVWR: $100
Under 2500 kg: $150
2500-3999 kg: $200
4000-5499 kg: $300
I don't have a problem with a road tax.
Currently, EVs don't pay their share for road maintenance and infrastructure via gas tax like ICE do.
Now whether such a tax would be used appropriately or frittered away is something else entirely.