If Gasoline Gets A Tax Holiday, So Should EVs

As many people finished their tax filings for the deadline yesterday in the US, Canada announced a holiday on gasoline taxes

What's Happening

Many US lawmakers are proposing similar tax holidays. Germany cut its petrol and diesel tax by €0. Several other nations are implementing similar measures.

Why This Matters for EV Owners

The Bigger Picture

This development reflects broader shifts in the European EV market as charging infrastructure expands and new models enter the market..

Charging Infrastructure: Berlin, Germany

Berlin sits within Germany's rapidly expanding Deutschlandnetz fast-charging network. Ionity and Tesla Supercharger coverage is strong along the Autobahn with prices from €0.35-0.79/kWh.

EVRoutes indexes over 500,000+ charging stations across 30 European countries, aggregated from providers including Tesla Supercharger, Ionity, Fastned, Allego, and more.

What This Means for Your Wallet

Based on current European charging rates, DC fast charging costs between €0.30-0.65 per kWh depending on the network and country. This translates to roughly 40-60% savings compared to equivalent petrol costs. A typical fast-charging session takes 20-45 min (10-80% DC fast) — enough time for a coffee break on a long trip.

What to Watch Next

As the EV landscape continues to evolve, developments like this shape the transition to electric mobility across Europe..