California Health and Safety Code

§ 44269

HSC § 44269 Effective Jan 1, 2025Div. 26 · Part 5 · Ch. 8.8

Statute text

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply, unless updated pursuant to Section 44269.1:

(a)“Battery electric vehicle” means a vehicle that operates solely by use of an electric battery or battery pack, or that is powered primarily through the use of an electric battery or battery pack but uses a flywheel or capacitor that stores energy produced by the electric motor or through regenerative braking to assist in vehicle operation.

(b)“Beneficial bidirectional-capable use case” means the usage of bidirectional-capable battery electric vehicles and bidirectional electric vehicle service equipment in a manner that results in electrical reliability and resiliency benefits and cost savings to the battery electric vehicle operator and is compatible with battery electric vehicle operator needs.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 765, Sec. 2. (SB 59) Effective January 1, 2025.