A congressional proposal would charge EV and plug-in hybrid drivers in Hawaii a new yearly fee, which is bad news for EV owners' wallets but good news for road funding.

• EV owners would pay at least $130 a year to keep driving.
• Plug-in hybrid owners would pay a smaller fee, around $35 a year.
• The fee could rise every year going forward.
• Lawmakers say the charge makes up for the gas taxes EV drivers skip since they don't buy gasoline.

Outlook: If the proposal passes, EV and hybrid owners in Hawaii should expect a new recurring bill that grows over time.