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108. Electric vehicle
An electric vehicle, or EV, is a vehicle that uses one or more electric motors for propulsion and stores electrical energy in a rechargeable battery or another electrical energy-storage system. A fully electric vehicle uses only electrical energy for propulsion, while a plug-in hybrid combines an electric drivetrain with another power source such as a combustion engine.
Electric vehicles can be recharged from an external electricity supply using a suitable charging point or charging station. Their driving-licence, registration, insurance, parking and road-access rules depend on the vehicle category and local regulations rather than simply on the fact that they use electric power.
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What is an electric vehicle in Belgium?
An electric vehicle uses an electric drivetrain for propulsion. A fully electric vehicle relies entirely on electric propulsion, while a plug-in hybrid combines electric propulsion with another power source such as a combustion engine.
Do electric cars follow different traffic rules in Belgium?
No. An electric passenger car follows the ordinary Belgian rules for cars concerning speed, priority, lane use, parking and road access unless a specific rule provides otherwise.
Which driving licence do you need for an electric car in Belgium?
An ordinary electric passenger car normally requires a category B driving licence when its maximum authorised mass does not exceed 3500 kg and it is designed for no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver.

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