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Can electric cars use the carpool lane?
I’ve been researching incentives you get when you buy an EV, and I wonder if there are other advantages to owning one, like, can electric cars use the carpool lane?
Chanice Boyd · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Absolutely—If you live in the U.S. and own an electric or hybrid car, your vehicle might be allowed access to carpool lanes.
For many years, the U.S. Government has been trying to reduce its contribution to the pollution problem. A big contributor has been the toxic gasses and smoke from gas-powered vehicles. As a solution, America has been moving toward a fully electric future.
To encourage people to make the shift, they have created many
incentives
from reducing purchase costs to carpool lane passes. Since carpool lanes are reserved for high occupancy vehicles, you’ll have to check with your state to ensure your vehicle qualifies.To qualify, you must:
- Pass the zero-emissions vehicle test by meeting the zero-emission standard.
- Have a 15-year warranty on your car.
- Complete your state’s unique registration procedure.
Guess what? The savings keep coming even after buying your new EV. The friendly agents at
Jerry
will find you great insurance at the lowest price. Before every policy renewal period, you’ll be presented with new competitive quotes, which means you’ll always have the best coverage at the best price. If you want to switch policies, that’s fine! Jerry can help cancel your old policy.View full answer
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