How to distinguish between hybrid and pure electric license plates?
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For new energy vehicles, the first character 'D' on the license plate represents pure electric new energy vehicles, while 'F' represents hybrid vehicles. Here is more information about new energy vehicles: 1. Principle: New energy vehicles refer to vehicles that use unconventional vehicle fuels as power sources, or use conventional vehicle fuels with new on-board power devices, integrating advanced technologies in vehicle power control and driving to form vehicles with advanced technical principles. 2. Types: New energy vehicles include pure electric vehicles, range-extended electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles, hydrogen engine vehicles, and other new energy vehicles. 3. License plates: Special license plates for new energy vehicles are green with black characters and black borders. New energy vehicle license plates are gradient green, while large new energy vehicle license plates are yellow-green dual-colored.
I often observe vehicle license plates on the road, and distinguishing between hybrid and pure electric vehicles is actually quite simple. Pure electric vehicles all have green license plates, with the first letter usually being D, such as Su AD12345, which stands for pure electric drive. As for hybrid vehicles, it depends on the type: plug-in hybrid models also have green plates, but the letter is F, like Hu AF56789; ordinary hybrid vehicles without plug-in functionality still have the traditional blue plates, with no special letters for distinction. The color of the license plate is key—green plates are exclusive to new energy vehicles, designed to be eye-catching and easy to recognize, facilitating the management of charging station usage. Remember this rule: with just a glance at the license plate color and the starting letter while walking down the street, you can determine the vehicle type in ten seconds and even chat about the environmental benefits.
