The progressive electrification of the circulating car fleet brings with it two relevant consequences. On the one hand, the reduction of emissions from passenger road mobility, thanks to the use of electricity from an energy mix with an increasing share of renewable sources. On the other hand, the reduction of final energy consumption due to its greater efficiency compared to traditional cars. This reduction is further amplified over time by a projected decline in car usage, driven by alternative mobility policies.
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The decrease in energy consumption also leads to a decrease in fiscal revenue compared to current collection levels.
With the aim of providing a better understanding of the fiscal implications of the energy transition to electric vehicles, this report aims to:
- Quantify the evolution of revenue from the fiscal and parafiscal components of energy carriers for road mobility (gasoline, diesel, LPG, electric) within a dynamic scenario of electric mobility expansion consistent with 2030 NECP forecasts and the Italian long-term strategy for greenhouse gas emission reduction.
- Describe the current fiscal and parafiscal structures of energy carriers for car mobility, quantifying the impact per energy unit (€/kWh), per km travelled (€/km) and per unit of CO2 emissions (€/tCO2).
- Provide options for designing fiscal energy policies aimed at maintaining revenue neutrality without introducing contradictions to climate policies, as well as avoiding undue burdens on consumers during the transition to electric mobility.
All analyses were carried out using average values of the cost components that make up electricity tariffs and fuel prices, with reference to the year 2023. For electric charging costs, only the pay-per-use tariff levels were considered. The analyses refer solely to private road mobility (cars).
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