Can the Corolla Hybrid Get a Green License Plate?
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Corolla Hybrid cannot get a green license plate. New energy license plates are issued to pure electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles. The Corolla Hybrid is a hybrid vehicle that does not require external charging, so it still uses a blue license plate. Nowadays, more and more vehicles with green license plates are on the road. The "green license plate" refers to the new energy vehicle license plate, which is a product of segmented management based on different vehicle types. On the first digit of the license plate, the letter "D" represents pure electric vehicles, and the letter "F" represents non-pure electric vehicles (including plug-in hybrids and fuel cell vehicles, etc.). Conditions under which the Corolla can get a green license plate: Toyota has two plug-in hybrid models with green license plates, one of which is the Corolla Hybrid E+, which can get a green license plate. Introduction to the Corolla Hybrid E+: Even when out of battery, the Corolla Hybrid E+ remains a hybrid model, whereas other models become fuel vehicles carrying heavy battery packs when out of battery, clearly highlighting its advantage.
As an ordinary person who recently bought a car, I found out that the Corolla hybrid generally cannot get a green license plate when I was researching it. In China, green license plates are exclusively for new energy vehicles, such as pure electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid vehicles. The Corolla hybrid version is a conventional hybrid, without an external charging interface, and its pure electric range is very short, usually only a few kilometers, which does not meet the policy requirement of a minimum 50 kilometers. This means that after purchasing the car, you won’t enjoy the benefits of a green license plate, such as exemption from urban traffic restrictions and purchase tax reductions. However, the Corolla hybrid is fuel-efficient and reliable, making it very economical for daily driving. But if you are particularly concerned about policy benefits, it is recommended to consider Toyota’s plug-in hybrid models, such as the Dual E+ version, which may have a chance to get a green license plate—though you should first confirm the detailed inventory and policy changes at local 4S stores. Doing your homework before buying a car is very important; don’t just rely on advertisements.
