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Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
Neighborhood electric vehicles are four-wheeled electric
vehicles having a maximum speed of
25 miles per hour. The vehicles typically obtain a 30 mile range per charge. NEVs are perfect for short-trip neighborhood operation. The largest source
of gasoline vehicle emissions occurs during short-trip operation. As
electric vehicles, NEVs have zero emissions and thus have the potential to
provide significant air quality benefits. The benefits also include lower
vehicle cost (average of $6,000 to $9,000), reduced noise in communities, reduced
parking pressures (2 or 3 vehicles can fit in a conventional parking space) and
low operating and maintenance costs. Several vehicle styles are
available, including 2 and 4 passenger models and vehicles with
utility, truck-style beds.
Effective August 1, 2003,
Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) can be licensed for use on
public roads in Washington State.
Available NEVs:
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