HI HB2494

Authorizes counties to impose a mileage-based road usage charge on electric vehicles beginning July 1, 2025, calculated based on odometer readings from vehicle safety inspections.

Until June 30, 2028, electric vehicle owners may choose between paying a per-mile county road usage charge or a $50 annual registration surcharge; after that date, all electric vehicles must pay the mileage-based charge.

Allows each county to set its own per-mile charge rate by resolution following public hearing, with rates potentially ranging from zero to any amount and defaulting to zero until a county adopts a resolution.

County road usage charge revenues must be deposited into each county's highway fund and expended within that county for roads, bridges, street lighting, traffic control, and other transportation purposes.

Clarifies that state mileage-based road usage charge revenue (currently 0.8 cents per mile for electric vehicles, capped at $50 annually until June 30, 2028) is directed to the state highway fund, separate from county highway funds.