[tomschlick]

The problem with just odometer readings is that places where lots of cars pass through used to gain tax revenue via the gas to maintain the roads.

If those people are from out of state, the tax revenue would go to their home state instead of the state they created the road wear and tear on.

[SoftTalker]

You could tax electricity at vehicle charging points, and require separate metering for home chargers.

[tomschlick]

At that point you might as well have the car just tally how many miles it drove in each state and submit it every year with your registration renewal.

[thrill]

Connected cars (all modern ones) could submit it as frequently as desired. Monthly works for almost all budgets.