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Electric car owners take hit with new tax
They're also losing $5,000 tax credit
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The Loudermilks have a charger installed in the garage at their Buford home for the 2015 Nissan Leaf they have leased since last October. The car fully charges throughout the night. - photo by Erin O. Smith
A new state tax structure that takes effect Wednesday has stirred ire among some electric car owners. The measure is projected to generate an additional $830 million to $850 million every year to be used for road and bridge repairs. Approved this year by the General Assembly, the changes primarily eliminate the state fuel sales tax and increase the excise tax.