S.B. 2138 Summary

• Increases the maximum gross vehicle weight rating for neighborhood electric vehicles from 2,500 pounds to 3,000 pounds in HRS Section 286-2

• Removes the requirement that neighborhood electric vehicles be "designed to carry four or fewer persons" from HRS Section 291C-1

• Changes weight specification in HRS Section 291C-1 from "unladen weight" to "gross vehicle weight rating" and increases the limit from 1,800 pounds to 3,000 pounds

• Aligns the definitions of "neighborhood electric vehicle" across both HRS sections for consistency while maintaining other core requirements: emission-free, speeds up to 25 mph, four wheels, and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard compliance

• Takes effect upon approval