SPOKANE, Wash. — Washington lawmakers have advanced legislation that some say primarily targets Tesla.
House Bill 2077 would impose an excise tax on both the sale and banking of Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) credits. Under Washington’s Clean Car Standards, automakers must sell a certain number of electric vehicles. Those who don’t meet these requirements can purchase ZEV credits from companies with an excess amount, such as Tesla.
“We’ve found since the program started is that EV-only manufacturers are making a lot of money on the transactions of these credits,” said State Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, the bill’s sponsor…