What Type of Driver's License is Required for Electric Vehicles?
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Electric vehicles require a Class C driver's license. The length, width, and speed of electric vehicles are the same as those of motor vehicles, with a maximum speed of 60 km/h. Their performance far exceeds that of elderly mobility scooters, so electric vehicles are still classified as motor vehicles, and drivers must hold a Class C driver's license to drive them on the road. More details are as follows: 1. According to national regulations, electric vehicles must comply with the relevant provisions of the "National Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products Announcement" issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to be registered. They must also have a vehicle qualification certificate, purchase invoice, tax payment certificate, compulsory traffic insurance, etc. Vehicles not included in the "Road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products Announcement" cannot be registered as per regulations. 2. According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law" and related laws and regulations, the state implements a registration system for motor vehicles. Only after being registered by the traffic management department of the public security authority can motor vehicles be driven on the road. One of the bases for the traffic management department to register motor vehicles is the products listed in the "Announcement" issued by the national motor vehicle product authority. 3. If the electric vehicle purchased by a citizen is a product listed in the "Announcement," meaning the vehicle's information can be found in the vehicle directory of the vehicle management office, they can apply for the corresponding driving license type as listed in the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses." The registration procedures for electric vehicles that meet the relevant conditions are the same as those for ordinary motor vehicles.
