Can the Breeze Hybrid get a green license plate?
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Honda Breeze is a gasoline-powered vehicle and does not belong to the new energy vehicle category, so it cannot obtain a green license plate. Breeze vehicle positioning: The Breeze is a compact SUV launched by GAC Honda, available in both gasoline and hybrid versions. Breeze powertrain: The gasoline version is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, while the hybrid version features a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine. The 1.5T engine delivers a maximum power of 142kW and a peak torque of 243 N·m, while the 2.0L engine produces a maximum power of 146 horsepower, with an additional electric motor providing 184 horsepower. The gasoline version is paired with a CVT transmission, and the hybrid version comes with an E-CVT transmission.
As an owner who has been driving the Honda Breeze Hybrid for half a year, I find it quite fuel-efficient, consuming less than 6 liters per 100 kilometers in city driving. However, when it comes to getting a green license plate, it's not possible because green plates are only issued to pure electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids. The Breeze Hybrid is a regular hybrid that cannot be charged externally—it relies solely on the engine and brake energy recovery to generate electricity, so it doesn’t qualify as a new energy vehicle under policy. This means it requires a regular blue license plate, missing out on the benefits of green plates—such as tax exemptions, free license plates, and traffic restriction exemptions. In Beijing, I have to go through the regular lottery process, which costs tens of thousands more than a green plate. If you want a green plate, you’d need to consider plug-in hybrid models like the Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. The Breeze Hybrid drives smoothly and is environmentally friendly, but it doesn’t offer the advantages of a green plate. Before buying, make sure to clarify with the dealership to avoid being misled.
After researching automotive policies, I found that the Honda Haoying Hybrid cannot qualify for green license plates. China's green plate regulations clearly state that only plug-in hybrid or pure electric vehicles are eligible, requiring a minimum pure electric range of at least 50 kilometers. The Haoying Hybrid uses Honda's i-MMD system, which is an HEV type, capable of only short-distance pure electric driving and primarily relying on gasoline for power generation, thus failing to meet the range requirement. Missing out on the green plate is a significant drawback, as green plates in restricted cities directly provide license plates and tax exemptions. My friend in Guangzhou had to spend nearly 100,000 yuan on a license plate because he couldn't get a green one. While the Haoying Hybrid's fuel efficiency is an advantage, it's held back by policy barriers. I recommend checking the official catalog or the vehicle management office, as hybrids are divided into HEV and PHEV types. When buying a car, pay close attention to the model and don't set your hopes too high.
