As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:

Terms Used In Virginia Code 67-1900

  • Advisory Council: means the Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Advisory Council. See Virginia Code 67-1900
  • Base price: means the manufacturer's base price for the lowest price trim level of the model and shall not include charges for optional equipment, taxes, title, or registration fees. See Virginia Code 67-1900
  • Dealer: means a motor vehicle dealer licensed pursuant to Chapter 15 of Title 46. See Virginia Code 67-1900
  • Department: means the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy. See Virginia Code 67-1900
  • Electric motor vehicle: includes fuel cell electric vehicles. See Virginia Code 67-1900
  • Fund: means the Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Fund. See Virginia Code 67-1900
  • Includes: means includes, but not limited to. See Virginia Code 1-218
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Program: means the Electric Vehicle Rebate Program established pursuant to this chapter. See Virginia Code 67-1900
  • Purchase: means the purchase or lease of a new or used electric motor vehicle. See Virginia Code 67-1900

“Advisory Council” means the Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Advisory Council.

“Base price” means the manufacturer’s base price for the lowest price trim level of the model and shall not include charges for optional equipment, taxes, title, or registration fees.

“Dealer” means a motor vehicle dealer licensed pursuant to Chapter 15 of Title 46.2.

“Department” means the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy.

“Electric motor vehicle” means a two-axle motor vehicle with a base price of not more than $55,000 that uses electricity as its only source of motive power. “Electric motor vehicle” includes fuel cell electric vehicles.

“EPA” means the federal Environmental Protection Agency.

“Fund” means the Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Fund.

“Participating dealer” means a dealer who is participating in the Program.

“Program” means the Electric Vehicle Rebate Program established pursuant to this chapter.

“Purchase” means the purchase or lease of a new or used electric motor vehicle.

“Qualified resident of the Commonwealth” means a resident of the Commonwealth whose annual household income does not exceed 300 percent of the current poverty guidelines.

“Used electric motor vehicle” means a previously owned or leased electric motor vehicle that is more than two years old and not more than seven years old.

2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 493.