What are the differences between yellow license plate vehicles and green license plate vehicles?

[JoannaAnn]

Green license plates are specifically designated for new energy vehicles, with the main differences from yellow license plate vehicles as follows: 1. Different purposes: a. Yellow license plate vehicles: Yellow plates are mostly used for large vehicles, motorcycles, driving school training vehicles, and container trucks. The style of yellow license plates is roughly the same as that of blue license plates. b. New energy vehicle license plates: Only new energy vehicles can have such green license plates. However, due to relevant policies, green license plates are more common in many large cities with license plate restrictions. 2. Different number of digits on the license plate: a. Yellow license plate vehicles: The vehicle license plate number consists of 5 digits. b. New energy vehicle license plates: The number of digits on new energy vehicle license plates is increased by one. Compared to ordinary vehicle license plates, the number of digits on new energy vehicle license plates is increased from 5 to 6.

[MaciAnn]

Every day on my commute, I observe the colors of license plates, and the difference between yellow plates and green plates is quite significant. Yellow plates are mainly for large vehicles, such as buses and heavy trucks. Vehicles exceeding 6 meters in length or carrying a large number of passengers must have yellow plates. Driving these vehicles requires a special license, and a regular Class C license won't suffice. Green plates, on the other hand, are for the common new energy vehicles we see—pure electric or plug-in hybrids. The government provides policy support for these, exempting them from purchase taxes and offering subsidies. The biggest difference lies in usage rights. In many cities, green-plate vehicles can move freely during traffic restrictions, while yellow-plate vehicles are often barred from entering urban areas. Additionally, green-plate vehicles have lower electricity costs and often receive parking fee discounts, whereas yellow-plate vehicles, which run on fuel, incur higher expenses and struggle to find parking spaces. In the long run, the cost of maintaining these vehicles varies greatly.

[AlanaAnn]

I've changed two cars in recent years and have firsthand experience with green-plate vehicles. Simply put, yellow-plate vehicles are designed for large vehicles, such as long-distance coaches or heavy trucks, which require diesel engines, resulting in loud noise and high fuel consumption. Green-plate vehicles are entirely new energy-driven, and charging overnight at home can last for several days, with electricity costs being two-thirds cheaper than fuel. The most practical aspect is the difference in vehicle management policies: green-plate vehicles can be directly applied for without quota restrictions, while yellow-plate vehicles require annual inspections, which are particularly cumbersome. The difference is obvious on the road—green-plate vehicles are standard family car sizes, with a gradient green logo on the rear window, making them highly recognizable.

[KeeganLee]

People choose green license plate vehicles mainly for their environmental benefits and cost-effectiveness. Green plate vehicles are purely electric-driven with zero emissions, offering a range of 400-500 kilometers on a single charge, and cost only a few cents per kilometer to operate. Yellow plate vehicles are primarily used in commercial and construction machinery sectors, running on diesel with black smoke emissions and loud engine noise. There are also significant differences in license plate applications: green plates can be obtained with just an ID card, while yellow plates require additional commercial operation qualifications, especially for trucks which also need a road transport permit. Nowadays, many shopping mall parking lots offer two hours of free parking for green plate vehicles, a benefit that yellow plate vehicles do not enjoy.