1. (a) Sales Reporting. Beginning with the 2021 model year, and no later than 90 days following the end of each model year, a manufacturer must report the following information to CARB for each on-road vehicle produced and delivered for sale in California for each model year until all vehicles designated by a given model year have been delivered for sale, except as provided in section 1963.4(d). Beginning with the 2027 model year, the information described in sections 1963.4(a)(13-15) is optional to report unless the information is requested by the Executive Officer:

   1. (1) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for each vehicle;
   2. (2) Vehicle weight class category (2b, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8);
   3. (3) Vehicle family name;
   4. (4) Applicable engine family name or zero-emission powertrain family name;
   5. (5) Whether the vehicle is an incomplete or complete vehicle;
   6. (6) Whether the vehicle type is a tractor, yard tractor, excluded bus, school bus, cutaway vehicle, or other;
   7. (7) Fuel type;
   8. (8) Advanced technology type (BEV, FCEV, NZEV, other);
   9. (9) If the vehicle is a NZEV, the tested all-electric range of the vehicle;
   10. (10) Whether the ZEV is certified to the Zero-Emission Powertrain Certification Regulation in 13 CCR section 1956.8(a)(8) and 17 CCR section 95663(d) (yes or no);
   11. (11) Whether the Class 2b-3 ZEV or NZEV will be excluded from ACT credit and deficit calculations (yes or no);
   12. (12) Whether the reporting manufacturer is exempt under the Low Volume Exemption as provided in section 1963(e) (yes or no);
   13. (13) Latest status of delivery into California (to a dealer, secondary vehicle manufacturer, ultimate purchaser, or other);
   14. (14) Name of the person or entity that is the vehicle's recipient;
   15. (15) Physical address, including the street address, city, state, and zip code, of the vehicle's last known delivery destination or the physical address, including the street address, city, state, and zip code of the dealership that delivered the vehicle to person or entity that is the vehicle's recipient; and
   16. (16) Whether the vehicle meets the requirements specified in subsection 1963.1(a)(1) (yes or no).
2. (b) Reporting Updates. A manufacturer must update a vehicle report for up to three previous model years if a manufacturer determines there is a change in previously reported information regarding whether a vehicle is or is not delivered for sale in California. All other reported information may be corrected or updated no later than 180 calendar days following the end of the initial 90-day report period as provided in section 1963.4(a).

3. (c) Credit Transfer Reporting. A manufacturer or secondary vehicle manufacturer that transfers ZEV or NZEV credits to or receives ZEV or NZEV credits from another manufacturer or secondary vehicle manufacturer must submit to the Executive Officer a report of all credit trades, transfers, and transactions. CARB will not recognize any credit transfers until the date the report is received.

   1. (1) Transfer Reporting Deadline. Reports must be submitted no later than 90 days following the credit transaction date.

   2. (2) Required Credit Transfer Information. Manufacturers or secondary vehicle manufacturers that transfer or receive ZEV or NZEV credits must submit a letter or document signed by authorized agents of both parties to the transaction summarizing the transfer, which must include the following:

      1. (A) Corporate name of credit transferor;
      2. (B) Corporate name of credit transferee;
      3. (C) Number of ZEV credits transferred for each model year, rounded to the nearest tenth per 1963.2(c);
      4. (D) Number of NZEV credits transferred for each model year, rounded to the nearest tenth per 1963.2(c); and
      5. (E) Indicate whether the ZEV or NZEV credits are Class 7-8 Tractor credits, or other credits.

4. (d) Retention of Records. Records of reported information required in section 1963.4, the manufacturer's Statement of Origin, and documentation showing vehicles are produced and delivered for sale in California must be kept by manufacturers and secondary vehicle manufacturers for CARB to audit for a period of eight (8) years from the end of the model year the vehicles were produced. Acceptable documentation for tracking vehicles produced and delivered for sale includes at least one of the following:

   1. (1) An invoice, receipt, contract, or purchase order between the manufacturer and ultimate purchaser that shows the delivery destination to an ultimate purchaser in California;
   2. (2) An invoice, receipt, contract, or purchase order between the manufacturer and dealership that shows the delivery destination to a dealership in California;
   3. (3) A new vehicle registration in California;
   4. (4) An invoice, receipt, contract, or purchase order from a secondary vehicle manufacturer showing delivery of the manufacturer's vehicle in California;
   5. (5) An invoice, receipt, contract, or purchase order from the manufacturer that shows the delivery destination to a secondary vehicle manufacturer who must have an order from a purchaser that will take delivery of the vehicle in California;
   6. (6) A statement from the secondary vehicle manufacturer indicating delivery of the complete vehicle to a dealership or reseller in California; or
   7. (7) A purchase order from the fleet owner showing delivery to California.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 38501, 38510, 38560, 38566, 39500, 39600, 39601, 39650, 39658, 39659, 39666, 39667, 43013, 43018, 43100, 43101, 43102 and 43104, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 38501, 38505, 38510, 38560, 38580, 39000, 39003, 39650, 39655, 43000, 43000.5, 43013, 43016, 43018, 43100, 43101, 43102, 43104, 43105, 43106, 43205 and 43205.5, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-15-2021; operative 3-15-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2021, No. 12). Transmission deadline specified in Government Code section 11346.4(b) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

2. Amendment filed 5-9-2025; operative 5-9-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 19).