Can the Geely Icon Mild Hybrid Get a Green License Plate?
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Geely's newly launched Icon is equipped with a mild hybrid system, and mild hybrid models cannot obtain green license plates. Introduction to Green License Plates: Green license plates are new energy vehicle license plates, divided into small new energy vehicle license plates and large new energy vehicle license plates. The outer dimensions of the plates are 480mm by 140mm. Small new energy vehicle license plates feature a gradient green color, while large new energy vehicle license plates have a yellow-green dual-tone design. Characteristics of Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicles: First, it is reflected in the design purpose—fuel efficiency and environmental protection. Hybrid vehicles have two power systems: a fuel system and an electric system. The working principle is that during high-speed driving, the fuel system activates, allowing gasoline to fully combust, reducing exhaust emissions, improving performance, and enhancing driving comfort. Because the two systems exist, they complement each other in operation, compensating for each other's shortcomings. The electric motor provides power to the internal combustion engine, solving the problem of insufficient torque at low speeds, resulting in faster acceleration.
I remember when I was considering buying the Geely Icon Mild Hybrid, I specifically went to the 4S store to consult the salesperson and also checked the policies online. This car uses a 48V mild hybrid system, mainly helping the gasoline engine save fuel, such as recovering energy during deceleration, but it cannot be charged externally and cannot run purely on electricity. In China, green license plates are specifically for pure electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, like BYD's plug-in hybrids, which require a pure electric range of over 50 kilometers. The Geely Icon Mild Hybrid is a traditional hybrid without even a charging port, so it doesn't qualify for a green license plate. There are clear policy guidelines on this, recognized by every city, so it's best to check local traffic regulations before buying. Although the Icon Mild Hybrid is quite affordable and fuel-efficient, the benefits of a green license plate, such as exemption from purchase tax and no driving restrictions, are significant. If you really need a new energy vehicle, it's advisable to check out Geely's pure electric or plug-in hybrid versions, like the Geely Geometry series, which can meet the requirements.
