Can Nissan e-Power Get a Green License Plate?
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Nissan e-Power cannot get a green license plate. According to relevant national regulations, only pure electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles meet the criteria for green license plates. The Nissan Sylphy e-Power is classified as a hybrid electric vehicle and does not qualify for a green license plate. The Nissan Sylphy e-Power is equipped with a 1.2L engine and a drive motor, where the engine does not directly drive the vehicle. The system operates on the principle of an extended-range hybrid, where the engine generates electricity to power the motor, which then drives the vehicle. However, to reduce fuel consumption, it uses a small battery pack that cannot be charged via plug-in charging and relies solely on refueling. Therefore, the Nissan Sylphy e-Power is not considered a new energy vehicle in the true sense but rather a special type of hybrid electric vehicle.
I only found out about this after checking the policy documents: domestically produced e-POWER is classified as a range-extended hybrid, where the engine only generates electricity and does not drive the wheels. After the 2023 adjustments to the new energy vehicle catalog, such cars can no longer obtain pure green license plates in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen that have license plate restrictions. At first, I was puzzled why my neighbor's Sylphy e-POWER had a blue license plate, and the salesperson vaguely said it was due to 'advanced technology.' In reality, the policy is very strict—pure electric range must exceed 43 kilometers to qualify for a green plate, while the e-POWER's pure electric range is only about 5 kilometers. However, it's still exempt from purchase tax, and the daily fuel consumption is indeed low, making it a great option for commuting in third-tier cities.
