Can Hybrid Vehicles Get New Energy License Plates?
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Hybrid vehicles can be registered with new energy license plates. 1. Whether a hybrid vehicle can obtain a green special new energy license plate depends on the vehicle's technical parameters and local regulations in the area where the vehicle is registered. 2. For example, in Beijing, currently only pure electric vehicles can obtain green new energy license plates, while in other regions, hybrid vehicles may qualify for green plates if they meet the technical requirements. 3. According to the requirements of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, hybrid vehicles must meet the following technical criteria to be classified as new energy vehicles. 4. The vehicle must be a plug-in hybrid type, equipped with an external charging interface, and have a 'pure electric drive' mode. Additionally, the vehicle must have a pure electric driving range of at least 50 kilometers in pure electric mode.
I've been driving a hybrid car for five years. At first, I thought I could get a green license plate and enjoy the benefits, but later found out that regular hybrids like Toyota's non-plug-in models can't get one. New energy license plates are mainly for pure electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid models, such as those that can be charged via plug like the BYD Qin Plus DM-i. Our city offers green plate benefits like exemption from license plate lottery, no driving restrictions, and exemption from purchase tax, but regular hybrids don't qualify. Buying the wrong car is really troublesome, so now I recommend my friends to choose plug-in hybrids, which are both economical and practical. Also, policies vary by region—Beijing is strict, while Shanghai is more lenient. It's best to check the local DMV app or make a trip to confirm before buying a car to avoid wasted effort.