Incentives

How do I get insurance for my electric car?

Any major insurance company will offer liability coverage. To insure for comprehensive & collision requires an appraisal by an appraiser who specializes in things like hot rods or restorations. Often, the insurance company will accept your receipt for the replacement value, or a letter from Hutchison Motors, will establish the replacement value.

Are there special requirements for registering my electric car?

This will vary from province to province, and state to state. The cars arealready inspected and registered. The title is modified to reflect "E" (for electric) under "Fuel Type" to exempt you from smog inspections.

What kind of financial incentives are available for these cars?

Most incentives, unfortunately, are limited to buying or leasing factory new electric vehicles. Some, however, do apply to conversions. These can include tax deductions or credits, grants or rebates, reduced registration costs, free parking, or access to carpool lanes, to name the most common. Incentives vary from one area to another. Some are federal, some state, some regional or municipal. Some are offered by utilities. Check with any kind of air quality department for your city or region, as well as your motor vehicle department, and your local utility. Since zero emmission vehicles only recently became legal for use on public roads in British Colombia, the infrastructure, and the government budget for this has not been yet allotted. Rest assured, Hutchison Motors will do everything in its power to encourage government subsidies and grants by legally petitioning for a change in the current policy, or lack there of.