Virginia legal term
Converted electric vehicle in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Converted electric vehicle” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Converted electric vehicle” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Converted electric vehicle" means any motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle or autocycle, that has been modified subsequent to its manufacture to replace an internal combustion engine with an electric propulsion system. (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-100)
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