# What if I imported one into the US anyway? **URL:** \ **Category:** Twizy\ **Tags:** renatult, twizy\ **Created:** [December 21, 2016, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-if-i-imported-one-into-the-us-anyway/11790 "2016-12-21T19:42:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kilowatt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/kilowatt/32/594_2.png) [@Kilowatt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Kilowatt)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2016, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-if-i-imported-one-into-the-us-anyway/11790/1 "2016-12-21T19:42:06Z")
…So, what if I purchased a Twizy and brought to the US. Almost never see a cop in my neighborhood and if I do, I am prepared to pay the fine. I think I can keep up with the repairs…so why not? I recognize this is more of compliance question or a customs question… ---
**Author:** ![emiliofcastillo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/emiliofcastillo/32/722_2.png) [@emiliofcastillo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/emiliofcastillo)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2016, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-if-i-imported-one-into-the-us-anyway/11790/2 "2016-12-21T20:07:02Z")
It sure is nice. https://player.vimeo.com/video/36295322 best of luck. ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2016, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-if-i-imported-one-into-the-us-anyway/11790/3 "2016-12-21T20:53:02Z")
Man, GO FOR IT I want to drive it. Especially on your nickle 😄 ) Rodney ---
**Author:** ![Cleanenergy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a6a055/32.png) [@Cleanenergy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Cleanenergy)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2016, 12:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-if-i-imported-one-into-the-us-anyway/11790/4 "2016-12-22T00:03:04Z")
Ah, I see the problem, the car is not strictly speaking street legal in the USA? What are the specific issues? Surely Renault could create a fix for the largest EV/NEV market in the world? ---
**Author:** ![emiliofcastillo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/emiliofcastillo/32/722_2.png) [@emiliofcastillo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/emiliofcastillo)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2016, 12:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-if-i-imported-one-into-the-us-anyway/11790/5 "2016-12-22T00:14:15Z")
It looks like they are looking to penetrate the market through Nissan. The vehicle would pass all zero emission standards we have here in the US. ---
**Author:** ![electriceccentric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/electriceccentric/32/1812_2.png) [@electriceccentric](https://community.electricforum.com/u/electriceccentric)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2016, 12:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-if-i-imported-one-into-the-us-anyway/11790/6 "2016-12-26T00:11:27Z")
I do not understand why it might be illegal, other than a specific state law where Kilowatt might live. Here, in NM, almost anything, certainly the cheapest Chinese 36 volt golf cart type, can be licensed here. There is a GEM running around town. And I have a three wheel (1992) German City El licensed and insured in NM. ---
**Author:** ![Repoman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/839c29/32.png) [@Repoman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Repoman)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2017, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-if-i-imported-one-into-the-us-anyway/11790/7 "2017-01-01T15:31:31Z")
They have a fleet of twizys in Sanfrancisco. ---
**Author:** ![Cleanenergy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a6a055/32.png) [@Cleanenergy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Cleanenergy)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2017, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-if-i-imported-one-into-the-us-anyway/11790/8 "2017-01-01T23:54:15Z")
As EVs become more and more popular the chances are that either the laws will change to allow more vehicles or the authorities will clamp down on current laws. In theory you are taking a chance if the vehicle turns out to be illegal in your area but in practice the general consensus seems to be you will be ok. However, there is a risk importing one.