Welcome
This site is dedicated to information about Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) in Lincoln, California. Also called Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs), these cars are street-legal and have a maximum speed of 25 MPH. The vehicles can be driven on any street with a speed limit of 35 MPH or below, or in designated NEV lanes. Lincoln's progressive attitude toward electric vehicle transportation has made it a model for the nation. Welcome to Lincoln EV.
Why an Electric Vehicle?
- Save Money: A full charge costs about 50 cents, and will get you about 18 miles. Insurance is usually less than half the cost of similar insurance for a gasoline vehicle. Each year, your savings will likely exceed $1,000.
- Reduce Pollution: According to the City's NEV Transportation Plan, most of the toxic air emissions from autos occur during the cold-start period. NEVs eliminate the cold-start problem, and are ideal for short stop-and-go trips.
- Have More Fun: It really is more fun to travel in a NEV. You're more connected to your surroundings, and you'll be constantly greeted with waves and smiles.
- It's Affordable: New vehicles start as low as $5,500, and used vehicles are often available for substantially less money. Buying a NEV costs a lot less than you think!