Can Tesla Cars Get Blue License Plates?
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Tesla cars cannot get blue license plates. As they are new energy electric vehicles, they can only obtain green license plates. The models under Tesla include: 1. Model Y; 2. Model 3; 3. Model X; 4. Model S; 5. Cybertruck; 6. Roadster. Taking the 2021 Model Y as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4750mm, width 1921mm, height 1624mm, with a wheelbase of 2890mm. The 2021 Model Y features a front suspension of double-wishbone independent suspension and a rear suspension of multi-link independent suspension. It is equipped with a front induction asynchronous motor and a rear permanent magnet synchronous motor. The front motor has a maximum power of 137kW and a maximum torque of 219Nm, while the rear motor has a maximum power of 180kW and a maximum torque of 326Nm. It is paired with a single-speed fixed gear ratio transmission.
I previously bought a Tesla Model 3, and it was directly issued a green license plate during registration. A friend curiously asked if it could have a blue plate, and I explained for a long time that it couldn't, because national regulations require new energy vehicles to uniformly use green plates to distinguish them from regular gasoline vehicles. Registering my car was simple: I went to the DMV, submitted the purchase invoice and the new energy vehicle certificate, and the staff gave me a green plate without hesitation. Blue plates are only for fuel-powered vehicles, and Tesla's entire lineup is pure electric, battery-powered without burning fuel, so naturally, it doesn't qualify for a blue plate. The benefit is that green plates enjoy policy benefits, such as exemption from purchase tax, more free parking spaces in cities, and significant daily savings. If you insist on getting a blue plate, it won't pass policy approval, and you might even face penalties. I recommend checking the local DMV rules carefully when buying a car to avoid wasting time on futile efforts.
