Electric Vehicle Bill of Sale

Electric Vehicle-specific legal information

Transfer notes

Electric vehicle title transfer follows standard passenger vehicle rules with two key differences: most states require disclosure of remaining battery warranty (typically 8 years / 100,000 miles federally mandated for EV battery components) and some states have additional registration fees that offset gas-tax revenue.

Odometer disclosure

EVs under 20 years old require federal odometer disclosure under 49 CFR 580, the same as gasoline passenger cars. The odometer reading on the title or disclosure form is the legal record at transfer.

Applicable federal law: 49 CFR Part 580 — Odometer Disclosure Requirements; 40 CFR 86 — EV battery emissions warranty

Title and registration

EV titles look identical to ICE-vehicle titles in most states. A growing number of states list "Electric" or "BEV" in the fuel-type field; this can affect annual registration fees and HOV-lane eligibility for the buyer.

Special disclosures

• Battery state of health (SoH) and remaining range capacity should be disclosed — federal warranty (8yr/100k mi) covers battery defects but does not cover normal capacity degradation.
• Charging-equipment inclusion (mobile connector, home charger, NACS/CCS adapters) should be itemized; these are commonly $500-$1,500 accessories.
• Open recall status — Tesla, Hyundai, Kia, GM, and Ford have all issued battery-related recalls; check NHTSA.gov/recalls before sale.