Does the Hybrid Odyssey Get a Green License Plate?
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Odyssey's hybrid version is an oil-electric hybrid vehicle and can be registered with a blue license plate. If it is an extended-range hybrid vehicle or a pure electric vehicle, a green license plate is required. Extended description as follows: 1. The Odyssey hybrid version adopts a power combination of a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine + electric motor, with the engine's maximum horsepower being 146 hp, maximum power being 107kw, and maximum torque being 175N·m. The electric motor's maximum horsepower is 184 hp, with a total power of 135kw and total torque of 315N·m. The Odyssey hybrid version belongs to the oil-electric hybrid vehicle category and does not require separate charging for the motor, as the engine can automatically charge the motor during driving. 2. There are two sets of power systems in the car, making the vehicle's fuel economy and power performance higher. 3. As of October 2019, hybrid vehicles are becoming increasingly common. Hybrid vehicles have many advantages, but their selling price is higher than that of pure fuel-powered models. The cost of later maintenance and upkeep is also higher.
As a car enthusiast who frequently follows automotive policies, let me explain this issue. Whether the hybrid Odyssey can get green license plates in China depends on its powertrain type. Green plates are exclusively for new energy vehicles (NEVs), issued only to pure electric vehicles (EVs) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), which can be charged externally and meet the required all-electric driving range standards. The Honda version of the hybrid Odyssey features a conventional hybrid system that self-charges but cannot be plugged in, with very limited all-electric range, so it only qualifies for regular blue license plates. Despite its fuel efficiency and eco-friendliness, it doesn’t qualify as an NEV under current policies. Owners thus miss out on green plate benefits like traffic exemptions or tax incentives—always check local regulations before purchasing.
