Can the Accord Hybrid Get a Green License Plate?
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The Accord Hybrid cannot get a green license plate, as this model is a hybrid vehicle and does not qualify as a new energy vehicle. The 2021 Accord Hybrid has dimensions of 4893mm in length, 1862mm in width, and 1449mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2830mm. It features a fuel tank capacity of 48.5 liters and a trunk capacity of 574 liters, with a curb weight of 1619kg. The 2021 Accord Hybrid is equipped with a MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension. It is powered by a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 146PS, a maximum torque of 175Nm, and a maximum power of 107kW, paired with an electronic continuously variable transmission.
I bought an Accord Hybrid and have been driving it for over half a year. It feels quite worth it, with fuel consumption as low as just over 5 liters per 100 kilometers, and it runs effortlessly in the city. However, the license plate is a bit of a hassle—it can't get a green plate because green plates are specifically for new energy vehicles that can be plugged in to charge, such as pure electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid models. The Accord Hybrid, being a regular hybrid, can only charge its battery via the engine and cannot be charged externally, so it's classified as a fuel-powered vehicle under policy and can only get a blue plate. Before buying the car, I did my homework and found that green plates can save on purchase tax and vehicle and vessel tax, making them more cost-effective in the long run. If you want a green plate, considering switching to a plug-in hybrid like the BYD Han DM is also a good option—they're convenient to charge and can run purely on electricity. Anyway, the current green plate policy encourages environmental protection, but regular hybrids are quite practical too.
