How to Self-Select a New Energy Vehicle License Plate Number?
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If a car owner wants to self-select a preferred license plate number, they can only do so on the 12123 platform. The 12123 platform allows users to directly edit a license plate number, and the system will verify whether this number is available among the issued number segments. If the number is available, the system will immediately confirm it, ending the selection process. More relevant information is as follows: 1. Identification: Since April 18, 2016, to better distinguish and identify new energy vehicles and implement differentiated traffic management, China has introduced special license plates for new energy vehicles. New energy passenger vehicle license plates are light green, distinguishing them from the blue plates of ordinary vehicles, and the plate numbers have one more digit than ordinary blue plates. Apart from this, the application conditions, processing methods, and business procedures are actually the same as those for ordinary vehicle license plates. 2. Pre-selection: Since the Ministry of Public Security's Traffic Management Bureau has completed the national license plate selection system, new energy vehicle license plate numbers can only be selected either through a random 50-to-1 selection at the service window or via pre-selection on the Traffic Management 12123 platform. On the 12123 platform, there are both self-editing and random selection methods for pre-selecting numbers.
When it comes to customizing license plate numbers for new energy vehicles, as a tech enthusiast, I recently gave it a try. Right after picking up my new car, I couldn’t wait to pull out my phone and log into our local DMV app or mini-program. The first step was selecting the new energy vehicle type and confirming the special options for green license plates. Then, in the search bar, I entered my preferred combination of letters and numbers—like a mix of family initials—making sure it didn’t exceed six characters and complied with regulations. The system would instantly show if it was available; if taken, I had to brainstorm new ideas. After confirmation, I paid a small fee online, and the plate arrived by mail in about a week, saving me a trip. Custom plates offer many benefits: they’re a way to express individuality and help quickly identify your beloved car. The eco-friendly green hue of new energy plates already stands out, and adding a personal touch makes them even more unique. However, I’d recommend avoiding sensitive characters and preparing multiple backup options. The entire digital process was smooth and hassle-free, perfectly suited for young people who value convenience.
