US House lawmakers have introduced legislation that would impose a $130 annual fee on electric vehicle owners to help fund road repairs and maintenance, according to multiple reports.

The proposed fee is designed to address funding shortfalls in road infrastructure maintenance as electric vehicle adoption increases. Traditional road funding has historically relied heavily on gasoline taxes, which generate less revenue as more drivers switch to electric vehicles that do not consume gasoline.

The legislation represents an effort to ensure that electric vehicle owners contribute to road maintenance costs in proportion to their use of public infrastructure. As electric vehicles become more prevalent, policymakers have been exploring various mechanisms to maintain adequate funding for highway and road systems.

Details about the specific legislative proposal, including which House members are sponsoring the bill and its prospects for advancement, were not immediately available. The timing of any potential votes or committee consideration has not been announced.

Several states have already implemented or are considering similar fees for electric vehicle registration to address the same funding gap created by reduced gasoline tax revenue.