Kentucky Electric Laws and Incentives
State Incentives
Alternative Fuel and Vehicle Promotion
The Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence (Department) encourages the responsible use of transportation fuels by supporting academic research, public education, and collaborative partnerships involving alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). The Department has implemented a number of projects to promote the use of AFVs and establish alternative fuel infrastructure in Kentucky.
State Laws and Regulations
Low-Speed Electric Vehicle Access to Roadways
The Secretary of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet was directed to develop and implement standards authorizing the use of low-speed electric vehicles on Kentucky's highways. As a result, an alternative electric vehicle, including one with three wheels and an enclosed compartment or cab, is considered a motor vehicle and must be titled and registered as such. An alternative electric vehicle must meet safety standards specified in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 571.500. An alternative electric vehicle may operate on roads with posted speed limits of up to 45 mph, provided the vehicle has not been modified to increase its speed above the original standard manufactured limit. Golf cars and all-terrain vehicles are not considered alternative electric vehicles. (Reference House Bill 21, 2009, Executive Order 2008-824 (PDF 146KB), 2008, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Administrative Order, and Kentucky Revised Statutes 186.400 to 186.640) Download Adobe Reader
