Do you need a driver's license to drive a new energy vehicle?

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StGrant
07/25/25 1:09pm
Driving a new energy vehicle requires a driver's license. As a type of motor vehicle, operating a new energy vehicle also necessitates a driver's license. New energy vehicles refer to automobiles that utilize unconventional vehicle fuels as their power source (or use conventional vehicle fuels with new types of on-board power devices), integrating advanced technologies in vehicle power control and drive systems to form vehicles with advanced technical principles, new technologies, and novel structures. New energy vehicles include four main types: Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV, including solar-powered vehicles), Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV), and other new energy vehicles (such as those using supercapacitors, flywheels, and other high-efficiency energy storage devices). The promotion of new energy vehicles aims to address environmental protection and oil crisis needs, reducing or abandoning the current mainstream models that burn traditional gasoline or diesel to drive internal combustion engines.
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