Can the Hybrid Version of Odyssey Get a Green License Plate?
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The hybrid version of Odyssey cannot get a green license plate. The new models of this car are all hybrid vehicles, which, although fall under the category of new energy vehicles, are not the type of new energy vehicles eligible for green license plates. New energy vehicles mainly include pure electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and fuel cell electric vehicles. The Odyssey is a car launched by Honda, with a length, width, and height of 4845mm, 1802mm, and 1697mm respectively, and a wheelbase of 2900mm. In terms of appearance, the car features a redesigned front grille, which is more streamlined and refined. The newly designed rear styling is completely refreshed, with a stylish and luxurious LED tail light cluster that perfectly combines form and function.
I've been driving the Odyssey Hybrid for several years. It's fuel-efficient, powerful, and spacious, making it ideal for family trips. However, it's a pity that it can't get a green license plate. In China, green plates are only issued to pure electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid models, like BYD's Tang or Li Xiang ONE, which have charging ports. The Odyssey Hybrid is a regular hybrid that doesn't plug in; it relies entirely on the engine to charge the battery, so it doesn't meet the new energy vehicle standards set by policy. The policy requires vehicles to have external charging capability, such as a pure electric range of over 50 kilometers, to qualify for a green plate. Although the Odyssey Hybrid is eco-friendly and fuel-efficient, it still has a blue license plate, meaning it doesn't qualify for tax benefits or traffic restriction exemptions. Last year, I specifically asked about this at the dealership, and the salesperson said if I wanted a green plate, I'd have to switch to a pure electric MPV or a plug-in hybrid model. Driving it daily is fine, but the license plate is a hurdle. I recommend checking your local vehicle management policy first or looking at other brands like GAC Aion's pure electric models.
As a car enthusiast, I've thoroughly researched hybrid vehicles. The Honda Odyssey Sharp Hybrid is a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), not a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), so it absolutely cannot get green license plates in China. The green plate policy is very strict, only granted to battery electric vehicles (BEV) or plug-in hybrids like the BYD Han or Toyota Prius Plug-in, which can drive a certain distance on pure electric power through external charging. The Odyssey Hybrid has no charging port, its battery is charged by the engine, so it doesn't meet new energy vehicle standards. Regular hybrids are quite fuel-efficient but contribute less to environmental protection, while policies encourage plug-in models more. There are many green plate vehicle options on the market now, such as the NIO ES8 or Geely Xingyue PHEV, which can all get plates and enjoy benefits. If you really want a green plate, I suggest not focusing solely on the Odyssey Hybrid - test drive different models and choose a PHEV for better value and purchase tax savings.
