Can the Accord Hybrid Still Get a Green License Plate?
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The Accord Hybrid cannot get a green license plate as it is a hybrid vehicle, classified as an energy-efficient car rather than a new energy vehicle. Taking the 2021 Accord Hybrid as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4893mm, width 1862mm, height 1449mm, with a wheelbase of 2830mm. It has 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 features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension. It is equipped with 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 studied hybrid policies last year, and now let's talk about the license plate issues for the Accord Hybrid. The key point is the national new energy catalog list—starting from 2023, hybrid vehicles must have a pure electric range exceeding 43 kilometers to qualify for green license plates. Checking Honda's official data, the 10th-gen Accord Hybrid's pure electric range is only a few kilometers, meaning it can't go far on electric power alone. Although the latest 11th-gen model has upgraded its technology, the pure electric range still hovers around 40 kilometers, falling short of the national standard threshold. I've checked the implementation standards at vehicle management offices in Guangzhou and Hangzhou, and both are enforcing the new regulations. Plug-in hybrids like the BYD DM-i qualify for green plates because their pure electric range exceeds 100 kilometers. In summary: the current Accord Hybrid cannot get green plates nationwide, but the plug-in version, the Accord e:PHEV, can enjoy the green plate policy.
