Can the Leiling Hybrid Version Get a Green License Plate?

[ORyan]

Leiling Hybrid Version can get a green license plate. Here are the relevant details: 1. As Toyota's first new energy vehicle in China, the Toyota Leiling Dual E (same as the Corolla Dual E) enjoys benefits such as no license plate restrictions, no driving restrictions, and direct access to a green license plate. 2. The Leiling Dual E is touted as a 'dual-purpose vehicle,' supporting both pure electric and hybrid modes. The new car will use a Panasonic lithium battery pack with a capacity of approximately 10kWh, offering a pure electric range of 55km (fully charged in 3 hours at 220V). The combined range is nearly 1000km, with a comprehensive fuel consumption as low as 1.3L/100km. In hybrid mode, the fuel consumption is 4.3L/100km. Based on the current price of 92-octane gasoline at around 7 yuan, the cost per kilometer is less than 0.1 yuan. 3. In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.8L Atkinson cycle engine, dual motors, and a battery pack, paired with an E-CVT transmission, delivering a maximum of 136 horsepower. 4. Regarding warranty, the power battery comes with an unlimited time and mileage extended warranty, while the motor control unit and motor are covered by an 8-year or 200,000-kilometer warranty.

[VonChristian]

Many people ask me this question now, and I specifically looked it up when I bought my car. For example, the Leiling hybrid version cannot get a green license plate because it's just a regular hybrid vehicle. Its battery relies on the engine for charging and cannot be charged externally for pure electric driving. Green license plates are only applicable to new energy vehicles, such as pure electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids, which can enjoy policy benefits like exemption from purchase tax, no driving restrictions, and free license plates, etc. Toyota has plug-in versions like the Leiling Twin Engine E+, which can get a green license plate. I suggest checking local policies via an app before buying a car or directly asking the 4S store to avoid wasting money. Additionally, insurance for green-plate cars might be cheaper. Although regular hybrids save fuel, they can't enjoy those substantial benefits.

[VonClara]

From a technical perspective, the Leiling Hybrid is an HEV type that relies on the collaborative work of gasoline and electricity without requiring external charging, thus it doesn't meet the green license plate standards—green plates are only issued for BEVs or PHEVs, which are classified as new energy vehicles. Driving this kind of hybrid car is indeed fuel-efficient and smooth, with durable batteries and simple maintenance, but it can't run purely on electricity for dozens of kilometers like a PHEV. Toyota's plug-in versions, such as the Leiling Dual E+, meet the standards and can easily qualify for green plates. Personally, I believe that when choosing a car, don't just look at the brand; consider the impact of license plate policies as well. Green plates also allow you to avoid traffic restrictions, making them super convenient for city use. It's advisable to compare more models in the same class to avoid regrets.

[Rosemary]

As a car owner, I'd like to share an experience: Last time I changed cars, I considered the Levin Hybrid, but it doesn't qualify for green license plates as it's just a regular hybrid, not eligible for new energy benefits. Green-plate vehicles must support external charging and have pure electric range, like plug-in hybrid models that meet the standards. I opted for a model that qualifies for green plates, which is worry-free to drive—no need to pay high auction fees for plates, and it's tax-exempt. The plug-in version of the Levin is called the Twin Engine E+, which is pricier but more cost-effective. I recommend visiting repair shops to check the reputation before buying a car to ensure the battery is in good condition; in the long run, green-plate cars can save a lot on later expenses.