March 13, 2026

As EV Sales Grow, Battle Over U.S. Road Weight Limits Heats Up

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As EV Sales Grow, Battle Over U.S. Road Weight Limits Heats Up

 

Even before a recent spike in EV sales, U.S. roads have been carrying heavier loads, as cars and trucks climbed from an average of 3,200 pounds (1,451 kilos) to 4,200 pounds over the last four decades, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.