The following changes will take effect in 2025-26 unless otherwise specified. Increased road-use charge on electric vehicles The Fuel Tax Accountability Act ensures that the fuel tax applicable to on-road travel in Saskatchewan is directed at preserving and improving the provincial highway system and related transportation infrastructure. The number of electric vehicles registered in Saskatchewan continues to grow. These vehicles contribute to wear and tear on provincial roadways but, since they do not consume traditional fuels, they do not contribute to highway maintenance through the provincial fuel tax. To more fairly ensure that owners of electric vehicles contribute to the upkeep of Saskatchewan’s roads, the 2021-22 Budget introduced an annual Road Use Charge for each passenger electric vehicle registered in Saskatchewan, with all revenue collected dedicated to provincial highway maintenance. In the 2025-26 Budget, the charge will be increased from $150 to $300 to better reflect the costs of road maintenance and ensure owners of electric vehicles contribute a more comparable amount to owners of traditional vehicles. The new rate will come into effect on June 1, 2025. The charge will continue to be collected by SGI when the electric vehicle is registered and will continue to be included in reporting under The Fuel Tax Accountability Act.