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Can you put a breathalyzer on an electric car?
I know that breathalyzers or ignition interlock devices can’t always be equipped for older cars, but is the same thing true for a newer electric car that doesn’t have an ignition start?
Allison Stone · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You’re completely right in observing that ignition interlock devices, commonly known as a “breathalyzer,” is a very special piece of equipment that is not compatible with all cars, particularly older model vehicles, and can be complex to install in
hybrid vehicles
that have both a gas-powered engine and an electric motor. These breathalyzer devices, or a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID), are required by most states for first-time
DUI
offenders. The in-car breathalyzer prevents the driver from starting the ignition until the breath alcohol test is taken and passed. Because electric cars don’t have a traditional ignition, you won’t be able to use the same kind of device that you would install in a gas-powered car, but BAIID devices for electric cars, such as
this one
from Smart Start, can be installed in electric vehicles. Electric cars are the future of the automotive world, and
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