Sean Duffy, President-elect Trump's pick for the U.S. Department of Transportation, proposed that electric vehicle owners should pay to use roads. At his confirmation hearing, he acknowledged the difficulties of implementing such a change, as EVs do not contribute to traditional fuel tax revenues. This initiative would require Congressional action to modify existing legislation like the Highway Revenue Act. Currently, some states charge EV owners to compensate for the lack of fuel tax contributions. Duffy's comments reflect the Trump administration's stance on EVs amid ongoing debates about environmental policies.