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What electric car can I drive without a license?
I don’t have my driver’s license yet, but there are some vehicles I’m able to drive without one. Are there any electric cars I can drive without a license?
Bellina Gaskey · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Great question! You do need a driver’s license in order to legally drive an electric car in the US. Electric cars operate almost identically to non-electric vehicles, so you still need a license in order to drive one.
EVs capabilities are similar, as they use all the same systems as gas-powered cars and the handling is almost the same. Even small cars, like the “Baby Jeep” are still considered cars and need a licensed driver to operate.
Therefore, the only electric-powered vehicles you can drive without a license in the US are vehicles such as golf carts,
electric bicycles
, and other non-road vehicles. The good news is, once you’re of age, you won’t need a special license to drive an electric car over a gas-powered car. So when you’re ready to shop for your first car, you might still consider an electric car for
the savings it can bring you
.There is one actual car that may be coming to America–and it doesn’t require a licensed driver!
The Citroen Ami is a nano-sized vehicle from the French automaker noted for its super subcompact size and can legally be driven by 14-year-olds in European countries.
Since the car is technically classed as a “quadricycle” due to its small size, it counts as an electric recreational vehicle instead of an electric car.
Whether you drive gas or electric, get yourself the most affordable insurance.
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