Can New Energy Vehicle License Plates Be Retained?
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New energy vehicle license plates cannot be retained but can be transferred. During the transfer process, both the vehicle and the license plate must be transferred together. Only after six months can the vehicle and the license plate be separated. New energy vehicle license plates are categorized into: small new energy vehicle license plates and large new energy vehicle license plates. New energy vehicles refer to vehicles that use unconventional vehicle fuels as power sources, integrating advanced technologies in power control and driving systems, resulting in advanced technical principles and new technologies and structures. New energy vehicles include: hybrid electric vehicles, pure electric vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles, and other new energy vehicles.
To be honest, as a seasoned driver who frequently changes cars, it is indeed possible to retain a new energy vehicle license plate as long as you meet certain conditions. When I switched to a new energy vehicle, I wanted to keep my original license plate number, and the process was quite simple: the old vehicle had to be scrapped or transferred cleanly, with no outstanding fines or violations, and then I went to the DMV to fill out an application to retain the license plate number. The cost was minimal, just a nominal processing fee. When registering the new vehicle, I directly used the retained number, saving the hassle of random lottery or selection. I recommend checking the latest policies on the DMV website in advance, as some regions require the original license plate to have been used for at least one year before it can be retained. There are many benefits, such as maintaining familiarity and aligning with environmental trends. In short, this is a practical policy, and many of my fellow car enthusiasts have successfully done it.