Can Hybrid Vehicles Get Green License Plates?
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Whether hybrid vehicles can get green license plates depends on different situations: 1. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles can get green license plates; 2. Conventional hybrid electric vehicles cannot get green license plates. The working principles of hybrid vehicles are: 1. Range-extended hybrid, which uses the high burst of electric power to start and then enhances power in an auxiliary form; 2. Parallel hybrid, where the battery and fuel tank work together to deliver strong power. Examples of hybrid vehicles include: BMW i8, Volvo S80, Honda CR-V, Kia Niro, Cadillac XT5, etc. Taking the 2017 Dongfeng Honda CR-V as an example, it is positioned as a compact SUV with body dimensions of: length 4585mm, width 1855mm, height 1679mm, wheelbase 2660mm, and a body weight of 1659kg.
Whether a hybrid vehicle can get a green license plate depends on if it's a plug-in hybrid. Plug-in hybrids like the BYD DM-i, which can be charged via power source and run on pure electric for a certain distance, generally qualify for green plates. I recommended one to a friend when helping them choose a car, and the license plate registration went smoothly. Non-plug-in hybrids like the older Toyota Prius, which rely solely on fuel to generate electricity, can't get green plates and are limited to blue ones. The policy requires a pure electric range of over 50km to apply for a green plate, and requirements might be stricter in provincial capitals. Green plates offer many benefits, such as no driving restrictions in urban areas and some savings on purchase tax, but you need to charge regularly to maintain the environmental advantages. In short, only plug-in hybrids can unlock the benefits of green plates, so make sure you don’t buy the wrong type.
I bought a plug-in hybrid car to apply for a green license plate, and the process was not difficult. Just submit your ID card and register with the vehicle management office, and it was done in a week. The key point is that non-plug-in hybrids cannot get green license plates—my neighbor regretted buying a regular hybrid. Plug-in hybrids can charge while driving, saving money and avoiding traffic restrictions, making city life much more convenient. If you're buying a car for a green license plate, be sure to choose a plug-in version and ask about parameters like pure electric range. With strong new energy policy support nowadays, there are more green license plates on the road, so buying early means enjoying these benefits sooner.
