### Question
How does ELECTRIC MOTOR VEHICLES define electric motor vehicle?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 13271*, **electric motor vehicle** is defined as:

> a motor vehicle primarily powered by an electric motor that draws current from rechargeable storage batteries, fuel cells, photovoltaic arrays, or other sources of electric current and may include an electric-hybrid vehicle

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13271*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 134-ENERGY POLICY > SUBCHAPTER IV-ELECTRIC MOTOR VEHICLES**

