Can Tesla Get Blue License Plates?

[LeSienna]

Yes. The earliest Teslas had blue license plates. After the introduction of green license plates for new energy vehicles, these owners could freely choose to switch to green plates or continue using blue ones. When Tesla was first imported into China, the country had not yet implemented new energy license plates (green plates), so all Teslas purchased at that time were registered with blue plates. In 2017, Beijing officially launched special license plates for new energy vehicles: small new energy vehicles were assigned gradient green plates, while large new energy vehicles received yellow-green dual-color plates. Therefore, Teslas purchased before 2016 all used blue plates. Today, Tesla is classified as a new energy vehicle model, meaning it can only use new energy license plates.

[OChase]

When I first got into the car scene, I was quite intrigued by license plates. As a pure electric vehicle, Tesla is only eligible for green license plates by regulation, not blue ones. Blue plates are specifically designed for fuel-powered vehicles, such as gasoline or diesel cars, while green plates apply to new energy models, including pure electric and plug-in hybrids. Since Teslas are all-electric, you should directly apply for a green plate when purchasing one. Green plates come with many benefits, like no driving restrictions in first-tier cities and free parking privileges. My neighbor bought a Model Y last year and said the green plate saved him a lot on fuel costs while being eco-friendly. If you plan to buy a Tesla, remember to check local green plate policies in advance—there might be minor changes, but the core rule won’t shift to blue plates. In short, choosing Tesla means opting for the green plate route.

[LeFaith]

I've driven a Tesla for a while, and this car can only get green license plates. Blue plates are reserved for traditional fuel-powered vehicles, and some hybrids might use blue plates if they don't meet pure electric standards. But Tesla is purely electric, so strictly speaking, it's green plates without question. When driving, the green plates bring a lot of convenience—no restrictions on driving days in the city, and no worries about certain restricted zones. Charging is much cheaper than refueling, and a single charge can cover hundreds of kilometers. I remember when I first bought the car, the 4S store directly handled the green plate registration for me, and the whole process was quite smooth. If you're considering buying a Tesla, don't expect a blue plate option. From an environmental perspective, green plates are more worthwhile.

[Angelo]

I’ve been thinking about changing my car recently and was curious about Tesla’s license plate. After consulting knowledgeable friends, I learned that as an electric vehicle, Tesla can only have a green license plate, not a blue one. Blue plates are suitable for fuel-powered vehicles or older hybrid models, but pure electric vehicles all fall under the green plate category. The advantage of the green plate is more freedom, such as no driving restrictions in big cities, making it less constrained. During my test drive, the salesperson emphasized that this is a new energy symbol, offering direct policy benefits. Simply put, if you buy a Tesla, you’ll have to get a green plate—no need to consider the blue plate option.