Nissan Leaf SV Plus Hatchback
The Nissan Leaf SV Plus is a five-door electric hatchback with a 62 kWh battery, offering around 226 miles of range for personal transport. Classified under HTS 8703.80.00 for its sole electric motor propulsion and principal design for carrying persons in urban settings. It meets the criteria for other electric passenger vehicles beyond station wagons or racing cars.
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If it had a diesel engine instead of electric
Diesel-powered passenger vehicles classify under 8703.23, differentiated by propulsion type from electric-only.
If designed solely for off-road or motorcycle-like use
Electric motorcycles or scooters with handlebar steering fall in 8711, not four-wheeled passenger cars.
If equipped with any non-electric propulsion assistance
Vehicles with other propulsion types beyond pure electric motors go to 8703.90.
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Chevrolet Bolt EV Compact Hatchback
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is an affordable electric hatchback with a 259-mile range, built for everyday passenger transport with front-wheel-drive electric motor. It qualifies for HTS 8703.80.00 as a finished motor vehicle using only electric propulsion for persons, not tractors or commercial chassis. Popular for its efficiency in city commuting.
Hyundai Kona Electric SUV
The Hyundai Kona Electric is a subcompact crossover SUV with dual electric motors providing 258 miles of range, optimized for family passenger transport. Under HTS 8703.80.00 for its exclusive electric propulsion and design as a motor car for persons, including SUV body styles. It includes advanced driver-assist features standard in modern EVs.
Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck
The Rivian R1T is an adventure-ready electric pickup truck with quad electric motors, 400+ miles range, and seating for five persons. Classified in HTS 8703.80.00 as it principally transports persons despite truck bed, powered solely by electric motors. Designed for both off-road and highway passenger use.
Fiat 500e City Car
The Fiat 500e is a retro-styled micro electric city car with 42 kWh battery and 118-mile range, ideal for urban passenger transport. It fits HTS 8703.80.00 for small electric vehicles designed solely for persons with electric motor propulsion. Compact size suits dense city parking.
BMW i3 Electric Hatchback
The BMW i3 features a carbon-fiber body and rear electric motor for 153-mile range, emphasizing sustainable passenger transport. Under HTS 8703.80.00 as a premium electric motor vehicle for persons with only electric propulsion. Known for its unique rear-hinged doors.