An economist says electric vehicles shouldn't be getting a free ride in National's transport plans.

The opposition wants to scrap the Auckland regional fuel tax, and introduce a congestion charge.

NZIER Principal Economist Chris Nixon told Tim Dower there's a current loophole for electric vehicles which are exempt from paying fuel tax.

He says they still cause congestion, but they pay nothing, so that needs to be considered in the implementation strategy.

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