§ 61-3-571

61-3-571. Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) 'Class 1 vehicle' means a vehicle having an unladen gross weight of less than 6,000 pounds. (2) 'Class 2 vehicle' means a vehicle having an unladen gross weight of at least 6,000 pounds but not more than 10,000 pounds. (3) 'Class 3 vehicle' means a vehicle having an unladen gross weight of greater than 10,000 pounds but not greater than 26,000 pounds. (4) 'Class 4 vehicle' means a vehicle having an unladen gross weight in excess of 26,000 pounds. (5) (a) 'Electric vehicle' means a vehicle that: (i) is originally equipped with a 100%-electric motor that draws propulsion energy solely from a battery with at least 20 kilowatt hours of capacity that can be recharged from an external source of electricity; (ii) has at least four wheels; and (iii) is manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways. (b) The term does not include: (i) a low-speed electric vehicle; or (ii) a medium-speed electric vehicle. (6) 'Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle' means a vehicle that: (a) is originally equipped so that the vehicle draws propulsion from an

ow-speed electric vehicle; or (ii) a medium-speed electric vehicle. (6) 'Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle' means a vehicle that: (a) is originally equipped so that the vehicle draws propulsion from an internal combustion engine and a battery with at least 5 kilowatt hours of capacity that can be recharged from an external source of electricity; (b) has at least four wheels; and (c) is manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways. History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 164, L. 2023.