Can hybrid vehicles get green license plates in Shenzhen?
2 Answers
Shenzhen's oil-electric hybrid vehicles cannot obtain green license plates. The relevant information is as follows: Not classified as new energy vehicles: Currently in the domestic market, Toyota's oil-electric hybrid technology is not classified as a new energy vehicle and cannot receive green license plates or corresponding subsidies. However, plug-in hybrid technology can obtain exclusive plug-in hybrid green license plates. Currently, Toyota's only plug-in hybrid model is the Corolla PHEV. Related information: According to the latest news, the new RAV4 PHEV plug-in hybrid model will be produced at FAW Toyota's factory in Changchun, with an annual production capacity of approximately 16,200 units. The Avalon PHEV plug-in hybrid model will be produced at factories in Tianjin and Sichuan, with an annual production capacity of nearly 50,000 units.
In Shenzhen, I bought a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) last year and easily got the green license plate. The green license plate policy in Shenzhen is quite lenient—as long as your hybrid is a plug-in type (PHEV), meaning it has a charging port, it qualifies for the green plate. Regular hybrid vehicles (HEV) don’t qualify because they don’t have external charging and still rely on gasoline. The application process was straightforward: I filled out the online form with my purchase invoice and ID, submitted it to the vehicle management office, and it was done. The green plate has many benefits: no need to worry about the license plate lottery, unrestricted driving in urban areas, saving a lot of time and costs. The government also offers purchase tax exemptions—just make sure the car model is listed in the national new energy vehicle catalog before buying. Traditional hybrids save fuel but can’t get the green plate, something my neighbors now regret.
