Disneyland ordered to electrify Autopia by Feb 2027

Disneyland must convert its iconic Autopia ride from gasoline to electric power by early next year or face closure under a settlement with California regulators. The park has until February 2027 to retire the ride's gas-powered engines, a deadline set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

The requirement stems from a violation issued in 2024 after Disney disclosed that the Honda engines powering the ride vehicles were operating without certified emission controls. Disney paid a settlement of approximately $56,000. According to park officials, the issue resulted from an administrative oversight by Honda, the ride's sponsor, which failed to certify the engines in 2023. Disney stated the error was promptly corrected and had no impact on the environment.

The Autopia attraction, which allows guests to drive miniature cars on a track at speeds up to about 6 mph, is one of the original rides from Disneyland's 1955 opening and the last remaining original attraction in Tomorrowland. Disney has announced plans to update the ride with fully electric vehicles. Company officials said imagineers are currently working on the design, engineering, and testing of an electric prototype.