Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Definition

A PEV is defined as a vehicle that:

Draws electricity from a battery with a capacity of at least four kilowatt-hours and is capable of being charged from an external source
Has not been modified from the original equipment manufacturer power train specifications
Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500 pounds or less
Has a maximum speed of at least 65 miles per hour
Meets applicable requirements in Title 49 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, section 571.