This article studies the diversity of scientific approaches to the definition of electronic evidence in the theory of civil procedural law the legal nature and essence of electronic evidence own interpretation of the essence of electronic evidence as a specific source of evidentiary information is proposed by author. The features and essential characteristics of electronic evidences as well as their place among the traditional means of proof in civil procedural legislation are examined. The article proposes the allocation of electronic evidence as an independent mean of proving along with written and material evidence. Especial attention is paid to modern legislative innovations on the definition of the legal status of electronic evidence in the civil procedural legislation.