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(b) “Plug–in electric drive vehicle” includes a qualifying vehicle that has been modified from original manufacturer specifications.

13–815.

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(4) “Zero–emission plug–in electric drive vehicle” means a motor vehicle that:

(ii) Has a maximum speed capability of at least 55 miles per hour; and

(iii) Is propelled by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery that:

1. Has a capacity of not less than 4 kilowatt–hours; and

2. Is capable of being recharged from an external source of electricity.

13–901.

(A) [The] SUBJECT TO SUBSECTION (B) OF THIS SECTION, THE fees specified in this subtitle for the registration of a classified vehicle or for any interchangeable registration shall be paid to the Administration:

(1) Before issuance of the registration and any registration plates and registration cards; and

(2) Except as otherwise expressly provided, during each registration year before the issuance or renewal of the registration.

(B) THE ADMINISTRATION SHALL ALLOW FOR PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION FEES, AS SPECIFIED IN THIS SUBTITLE, IN INSTALLMENTS THROUGHOUT THE REGISTRATION PERIOD, AS DETERMINED BY THE ADMINISTRATION.

13–912.

(a) When registered with the Administration, every passenger car and station wagon, except as otherwise provided in this part, is a Class A (passenger) vehicle.

(b) For each Class A (passenger) vehicle, the annual registration fee is: