There are many types of electric vehicles, ranging from one wheel to four wheels, with a speed limit of only 25 kilometers per hour to those with speeds up to hundreds of kilometers per hour. Which electric vehicles can be driven on the road, and what are the requirements for app

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Electric vehicles come in various styles and varieties, ranging from one wheel to four wheels, with a speed limit of only 25 kilometers per hour to hundreds of kilometers per hour. Some of these electric vehicles have the right of way and can successfully obtain licenses and drive on the road, while others will be stopped by the traffic police while driving on the road.

Which electric vehicles can be driven on the road, and what are the requirements for applying for a license? See below.

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Electric vehicle types

At present, Changde City common electric vehicles mainly include the following six categories:

(1) Electric unicycle : It refers to a transportation tool that relies on electric drive and self-balancing ability control.

(2) Electric bicycles: driven or towed by the on-board battery as the power device, with pedal riding function, the maximum design speed does not exceed 25km/h (when electric-assisted, if it exceeds 25km/h, the motor shall not provide power) , a two-wheeled bicycle with a vehicle mass less than or equal to 55Kg and a motor rated continuous output power less than or equal to 400W that can realize electric assist or electric drive functions.

(3) Electric light motorcycle : a two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle driven or towed by a vehicle-mounted battery as a power device, with a maximum design speed less than 50KM/hour (less than or equal to) or the total rated power of the motors less than 4KW (less than or equal to) wheel motorcycle.

(4) Electric two-wheeled motorcycles: driven or towed by vehicle-mounted batteries as the power device, with a maximum design speed greater than 50KM/hour or a total motor rated power greater than 4KW, equipped with two wheels and both wheels are on the longitudinal center plane wheeled vehicle.

(5) Electric three-wheeled motorcycles: driven or towed by vehicle-mounted batteries as the power device, with a maximum design speed greater than 50KM/hour or a total motor rated power greater than 4KW, equipped with three wheels, one of which is on the longitudinal center plane, and the other A wheeled vehicle with two wheels distributed symmetrically with the longitudinal center plane and equipped with a cargo or passenger carrying device.

(6) Electric small car (four wheels): a passenger car with a vehicle length of less than 6000MM and a passenger capacity of less than 9 people, or a cargo vehicle with a vehicle length of less than 6000MM and a total mass of less than 4500KG, driven or towed by a vehicle-mounted battery as a power device. car .

Conditions for registration and licensing of electric vehicles

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(1) Electric unicycles are prohibited from driving on the road and will not be registered or licensed.

(2) Electric bicycles mainly depend on whether they comply with the "new national standard" and "3C" certification. The " Electric Bicycle Safety Technical Specification " has been officially implemented since April 15, 2019. The "Specification" adjusts the identification standards for electric bicycles and stipulates that electric bicycles that exceed the standard cannot be produced, sold, licensed, and cannot be driven on the road. Electric bicycles are non-motor vehicles and must have a non-motor vehicle license plate.

(3) Other electric vehicles (two-wheeled, three-wheeled, four-wheeled) mainly depend on whether they are included in the motor vehicle product catalog of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (check the official website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology). Those that are not included in the catalog will not be registered and plated. Those that have been included in the catalog will have a motor vehicle number. Card. Before buying a car, car owners can go to the nearest vehicle management office to check whether the electric car they want to buy is included in the catalog.

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The registration period for electric vehicles

Within 30 days from the date of purchase (based on the time of the sales invoice), go to the nearest electric vehicle registration point established by the traffic management department of the public security organ with relevant materials to register, and hand over the vehicle for on-site inspection.

Information that should be prepared for electric vehicle registration

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(1) Identity certificate of the vehicle owner.

(2) Car purchase invoice or other certificate of legal origin of the vehicle.

(3) Vehicle factory product qualification certificate.

Note: Before electric vehicles included in the motor vehicle product catalog are registered, they must pay vehicle purchase tax or go through tax exemption procedures, and purchase compulsory traffic insurance. Vehicles that do not meet the inspection standards will not be registered.

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Distribution of electric vehicle registration and driving license outlets

Basic requirements for driving electric vehicles

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(1) Safety helmets should be worn when driving or riding electric bicycles, electric mopeds, electric two-wheeled motorcycles, and electric three-wheeled vehicles without a cab.

(2) To drive an electric moped, you must obtain a driving license with F-type driving qualifications.

(3) To drive an electric two-wheeled motorcycle, you must obtain a driving license with E-type driving qualifications (you can drive F).

(4) To drive an electric three-wheeled motorcycle, you must obtain a driving license with model D (you can drive E and F).

(5) To drive a manual electric small car, you should obtain a driving license with C1 driving qualifications. To drive an automatic electric small car, you should obtain a driving license with C2 driving qualifications. (C1 can drive C2, A and B can drive C1, C2)

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Other frequently asked questions

(1) How long is the validity period of the electric bicycle license plate?

The electric bicycle number plates and driving licenses registered since April 15, 2019 are valid for 5 years, starting from the date of registration. If the vehicle is automatically canceled after the expiration of the validity period and still needs to be used, the owner of the vehicle should apply to the traffic management department of the public security bureau in the jurisdiction where the residence is located for an extension within three months before the expiration of the validity period. The extension period is 2 years. Each e-bike can apply for two extensions.

(2) What should I do if the store owner promises to be able to get the product listed but fails to do so?

If an electric vehicle purchased in this city is to be put on the road but cannot be registered, the owner has the right to ask the seller to return the vehicle or replace it with a qualified vehicle.

(3) How to apply for a new electric license plate or driving license?

If the electric vehicle driving license or number plate is lost, stolen or damaged, the owner should go to the nearest electric vehicle registration point with his or her ID card to apply. If the vehicle is inspected and the vehicle is qualified, a replacement driving license or number plate will be issued.

Reprinted from: Changde Traffic Police

Source: Changde Public Security