Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in Fernley

Electric Vehicle (EV) Incentives in Fernley, NV

Tax incentives and/or other incentives for drivers of electric vehicles in Fernley.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Emissions Inspection Exemption

AFVs are exempt from Nevada’s emissions testing requirements. A new HEV is exempt from emissions inspection testing for the first five model years, after which the vehicle must comply with emissions inspection testing requirements on an annual basis. For more information, see the Nevada Emissions Control Program website.

(Reference Nevada Revised Statutes 445B.770, 445B.815 and 445B.825 )

Idle Reduction Technology, Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV), and Electric Vehicle (EV) Weight Exemption

Any motor vehicle equipped with an auxiliary power unit or other qualified idle reduction technology may exceed the maximum gross vehicle weight limit by up to 550 pounds (lbs.) to compensate for the additional weight of the idle reduction technology. NGVs and EVs may exceed the maximum gross vehicle weight limit for comparable conventional fuel vehicles by up to 2,000 lbs.

(Reference Nevada Revised Statutes 484D.635)

Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking Space Regulation

An individual may not park a motor vehicle within any parking space specifically designated for charging EVs. To use the parking space, EVs must be actively charging. Violators may receive a fine of up to $750.

(Reference Nevada Revised Statutes 484B.468)