Can Dual Hybrid Vehicles Get Green License Plates?

[Rita]

Only certain models of dual hybrid vehicles are eligible for green license plates. The relevant information about green license plates is introduced as follows: Function of Green License Plates: The design of green license plates embodies the concepts of "green, environmental protection, and technology," featuring green as the main color tone, with added special identifiers. They utilize new designs, materials, processes, and anti-counterfeiting technologies, which not only facilitate differentiated management and easy identification but also highlight the characteristics of new energy and technological innovation. Specifically, the background color of small new energy vehicle license plates uses gradient green, while large new energy vehicle license plates use a combination of yellow and green. Process for Obtaining Green License Plates: Open the traffic management bureau website, log in to the local site, select business services, choose the new energy vehicle license plate pre-selection option, enter the pre-selection section to select your vehicle, click the confirmation button below, submit for review and make an appointment, schedule the processing time, return to the business services section, and select the new energy vehicle license plate replacement appointment. Start the appointment, choose the time and vehicle management office for license plate issuance, and go to collect the license plate at the scheduled time.

[DeElizabeth]

I recently switched to a hybrid car and did my homework. Actually, there are two types of hybrids: regular hybrids and plug-in hybrids. Regular ones, like the Corolla Hybrid, can't be charged and only run on fuel, so they don't qualify as new energy vehicles. That means they can only get blue license plates and don't enjoy the benefits of green plates. Plug-in hybrids are different, like the Corolla Hybrid E+, which has a larger battery that can be charged and can run over 50 km on pure electric power, fully meeting the green plate standards. Green plates come with many benefits, such as exemption from purchase tax and no driving restrictions, which are especially practical in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. So, before buying a hybrid car, make sure to ask if it's the plug-in hybrid version.