Discussions about the potential introduction of a mileage tax on electric vehicles have grown more intense in France, with concerns from drivers who believe such a policy might undo previous incentives for switching to electric cars. The idea, inspired by a British model that charges 2.2 cents per kilometer driven, has been floated as a possible measure, though no official decision has been made yet. The Court of Auditors, a government oversight body, has suggested an alternative: an annual flat-rate contribution of around 95 euros, which some argue would be less burdensome than a mileage-based tax. Critics of the mileage tax argue it would be a "double punishment" for electric vehicle owners, as electricity is already heavily taxed both at home and at public charging stations. Some drivers have called the government’s potential approach "schizophrenic," saying it encourages the switch to electric vehicles but may then impose new taxes once the technology becomes more common. Others note that the economic benefits of electric cars are fading due to rising electricity prices, the end of free registration plates in certain regions, and the reduction of ecological bonuses, which previously helped offset the cost of purchasing electric vehicles. A key point of contention is the disparity in taxation between traditional gasoline-powered vehicles and electric ones. Drivers of thermal vehicles currently pay around 7 euros in taxes for every 100 kilometers, compared to just 1.2 euros for electric vehicles. This has led some to argue that a mileage tax for electric vehicles could be justified as a way to balance the revenue lost from the declining tax on traditional fuels. The debate remains unresolved, with some suggesting that a mileage tax could face political and legal challenges. For example, in Australia, a similar measure was struck down by the High Court. As a result, several alternatives have been proposed, including taxing battery power instead of mileage, implementing an annual flat-rate sticker based on the vehicle’s size or battery capacity, and introducing a motorway sticker for foreign vehicles to fund road infrastructure without burdening local drivers. Another idea is to tax the electricity used for recharging, using smart meter data to track actual energy consumption. This could promote more fuel-efficient vehicles without requiring GPS tracking or mileage counters.