What's Classified as an Electric Vehicle?

May 6, 2015

Off-road, self-propelled electric vehicles, such as _____ are not considered electric vehicles.

a) industrial trucks, hoists and lifts
b) golf carts and airline ground support equipment
c) tractors and boats
d) all of the above

See answer and applicable Code reference

The correct answer is: d) all of the above

The provisions of Art. 625 cover the electrical conductors and equipment external to an electric vehicle that connect an electric vehicle to a supply of electricity by conductive or inductive means, and the installation of equipment and devices related to electric vehicle charging. As noted in the definitions Section of this Article (625.2), none of the items noted above are considered to be an electric vehicle.

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Mike Holt

Mike Holt is the owner of Mike Holt Enterprises (www.MikeHolt.com), one of the largest electrical publishers in the United States. He earned a master's degree in the Business Administration Program (MBA) from the University of Miami. He earned his reputation as a National Electrical Code (NEC) expert by working his way up through the electrical trade. Formally a construction editor for two different trade publications, Mike started his career as an apprentice electrician and eventually became a master electrician, an electrical inspector, a contractor, and an educator. Mike has taught more than 1,000 classes on 30 different electrical-related subjects — ranging from alarm installations to exam preparation and voltage drop calculations. He continues to produce seminars, videos, books, and online training for the trade as well as contribute monthly Code content to EC&M magazine.