This bill amends Section 322.3 of the Iowa Code to allow manufacturers of battery electric motor vehicles to be licensed as motor vehicle dealers specifically for the battery electric motor vehicles they produce. Currently, manufacturers are generally prohibited from being licensed as dealers, with a few exceptions. The new provision adds an exception for manufacturers of battery electric motor vehicles, enabling them to sell their own products directly to consumers.

The bill defines a battery electric motor vehicle as one that is powered exclusively by electrical motors and does not have an internal combustion engine. This change aims to facilitate the sale of battery electric vehicles, promoting their adoption and supporting manufacturers in the growing electric vehicle market. The bill does not include any deletions from existing law but introduces this new licensing opportunity for manufacturers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 322.3