Does a Tesla with a blue license plate run on gasoline?

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VonKing
09/03/25 6:24am
Tesla with a blue license plate is not a gasoline-powered vehicle. Below is the relevant introduction about Tesla: 1. Vehicle positioning: Tesla is a mid-sized electric vehicle with a wheelbase of 2875 mm, and its length, width, and height are 4694 mm, 1850 mm, and 1443 mm respectively. 2. Powertrain: Tesla offers both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models. The all-wheel drive version is a dual-motor model, while the rear-wheel drive version is a single-motor model. The total power of the all-wheel drive Model 3's motors is 340 kW, with a total torque of 639 Nm. The rear-wheel drive version has a maximum motor power of 202 kW and a maximum torque of 404 Nm. 3. Battery: All Tesla models use ternary lithium batteries, which have higher energy density and are lighter in weight.
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VanDominic
09/15/25 7:49am
I often discuss car-related topics, and based on my understanding, Tesla vehicles are all electric and don't use fuel at all. In China, license plate colors differentiate vehicle types: blue plates are typically for fuel-powered cars, while green plates are for new energy vehicles like pure electric Teslas. If you see a Tesla with a blue plate, it might be an exception or a mistake, such as an older model registered before the rule change. Nowadays, the vast majority of Teslas have green plates. Incorrect plate colors can cause misunderstandings, so I recommend checking the vehicle registration details or using an app to scan the plate for verification to avoid misjudgment. Additionally, if a new energy vehicle doesn't have a green plate, it might affect related subsidy policies, so timely correction is necessary to ensure compliance. In short, don't worry about Teslas using fuel—they're environmentally friendly electric vehicles. The blue plate issue requires specific analysis of the actual situation.
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