Can the Nissan Sylphy e-Power get a green license plate?

[VonMaria]

Nissan Sylphy e-Power cannot get a green license plate because its working principle is that the engine purely burns oil to power the drive motor. Conditions for obtaining a green license plate: Purchasing a new energy vehicle model allows for obtaining a green license plate. New energy vehicles include four major types: hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), battery electric vehicles (BEV, including solar cars), fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV), and other new energy (such as supercapacitors, flywheels, and other high-efficiency energy storage devices) vehicles. Introduction to some working conditions of the Nissan Sylphy e-Power: Starting: Operates in pure electric mode, with the battery powering the vehicle to start, and the engine does not participate in the work. Gentle acceleration: During gentle acceleration, the battery supplies power. As the remaining battery charge decreases, the engine generates electricity to drive the motor and simultaneously charges the battery. Medium-low speed cruising: During medium-low speed cruising, the engine generates electricity to power the vehicle (when the battery charge is insufficient), and the battery supplies power. As the remaining battery charge decreases, the engine generates electricity to drive the motor and simultaneously charges the battery.

[HadleyMarie]

I recently looked into the Nissan Sylphy e-Power, which indeed cannot qualify for a green license plate in China because it doesn’t fall under the country’s defined new energy vehicle category. The e-Power system is a series hybrid setup where the engine only generates electricity to power the electric motor, lacking an external charging port, so it’s classified as a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Only pure electric vehicles (EVs) or plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) like the BYD DM-i or Nissan Leaf, which have charging capabilities, are eligible for green plates. The Sylphy e-Power offers smooth driving and excellent fuel efficiency, making it ideal for city commuting, but it misses out on green plate benefits such as exemption from traffic restrictions and purchase subsidies. If you need the convenience of a green plate, you’ll need to prioritize other plug-in options. However, as a daily driver, the e-Power’s efficiency is commendable—just be prepared to accept a standard blue license plate.

[FernandoLynn]

As someone with over a decade of car ownership experience, I've studied the green license plate policy. The Nissan Sylphy e-Power doesn't qualify for green plates because China's new energy vehicle standards require vehicles to be either pure electric (BEV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) with external charging capability. The e-Power system generates electricity via a fuel engine and lacks plug-in functionality, classifying it only as an HEV. This policy design aims to promote charging infrastructure development, and while e-Power technology is eco-friendly and efficient, it doesn't meet the criteria. Driving this car offers a great experience with low fuel consumption and hassle-free operation, but buyers should pay attention to local traffic restriction rules. Compared to Toyota's Dual E+ which qualifies for green plates, the Sylphy e-Power lacks that policy support. If you choose it, treat it as a regular car without expecting new energy vehicle privileges.

[SanIsabelle]

Just test drove the Nissan Sylphy e-Power and found it doesn't qualify for green license plates. The e-Power system uses an engine to generate electricity that drives the wheels, lacks a charging port, and thus doesn't fall under the new energy vehicle category; green plates are only issued to pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. It's quite quiet and fuel-efficient for daily driving, but might be inconvenient in cities with driving restrictions; as a family car, you'll have to accept regular license plates. Similar models like the Honda e:HEV face the same issue; if you need green plates, it's better to look at plug-in hybrid options.