Motor Car (Electric or Hybrid Private Motor Cars) Amendment Act 2024

What this bill does

This bill changes Bermuda's motor car laws to allow electric and hybrid cars to be slightly larger than regular cars. It increases the maximum allowed length from 175 inches to 176 inches and width from 71 inches to 72 inches, while setting a licence fee of $1,686.95 for these larger electric/hybrid vehicles.

If passed (voted YES)

• Electric and hybrid car owners can import and register vehicles that are up to 1 inch longer and 1 inch wider than current limits
• Owners of these larger electric/hybrid cars will pay $1,686.95 for their annual vehicle licence
• More electric and hybrid car models will likely become available in Bermuda since size restrictions will be relaxed

If rejected (voted NO)

• Electric and hybrid cars will remain subject to the same size limits as all other cars (175 inches long, 71 inches wide)
• Some electric/hybrid car models that are slightly larger may continue to be unavailable for import to Bermuda
• The current vehicle licensing structure remains unchanged

Who it affects

This primarily affects current and future owners of electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as car dealers who import these vehicles. It may also impact anyone considering switching to electric or hybrid cars who previously couldn't due to size restrictions.