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Can you drive an electric car without a license?
Since EV's can practically drive themselves, do I still need a license to drive an electric car?
Chanice Boyd · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
We’re not quite there yet. You still need a
driver’s license
to drive an electric car in the United States. As far as driving goes, the only real difference between an electric and fueled car is the electric powertrain that EV’s have. So driving electric assumes the same functions, operations, and risks as driving a classic car. You still control the acceleration. You still drive on roads and highways. Most importantly, you still risk potential harm to others.
To some people, electric vehicles seem like something out of science fiction. As if they should operate without a driver freeing us from needing a driver’s license. But perhaps it’s more logical than you think. French automakers, Citroën recently launched the ** Ami—the smallest, cheapest electric car ever made.**
The Ami is so tiny that you don’t need a driver’s license to operate it. In fact, it falls into a similar category as a golf cart or electric scooter. This small EV is perfect for city-dwellers navigating around busy streets. It only reaches a top speed of about 28 miles per hour and only has a range of about 60 miles.
As for now, commuters in the U.S. looking to go electric need to ensure that they’re of legal driving age and have acquired the correct licensing. Along with your driver’s license, you’ll need car insurance to legally operate a car in the U.S. Let Jerry help you find coverage that works for you.
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