What are the new styles for license plate replacement?

[StJustin]

There are two new styles for license plate replacement: 1. Light blue and white gradient background: Paired with black characters, and at the separation points, circular patterns in blue, yellow, and red are used, corresponding to the letters F, Y, and G respectively inside. However, the specific meaning of these letters is currently unknown. 2. White background with blue lines at the bottom: Paired with black characters. Similarly, the second style of license plate also features the F, Y, and G circular symbols, but their positions are aligned with the second character in the second position. According to current license plate conventions, the second character represents the province or city.

[LaEleanor]

I just got my new license plates replaced recently and found the new design quite interesting. There are mainly two biggest changes: one is for regular small vehicle plates, where the second digit now allows letters, whereas previously it could only be numbers, greatly expanding the available combinations. The other is for new energy green plates, where letters are directly marked after D/F to distinguish between pure electric and hybrid vehicles, with clearer font lines. Temporary plates have also been upgraded to include QR codes, allowing traffic police to scan and view vehicle information instantly. The material has been updated too, using new reflective film that shines brightly under lights at night and remains clear even in rainy weather. When going to the DMV to replace your plates, remember to bring your registration certificate and ID card. You can now also pre-select your plate number on the Traffic Management 12123 APP.

[LeAbigail]

From a technical perspective, the new license plate design represents a significant upgrade. The most fundamental change is the adjustment to the numbering rules: the second digit of passenger vehicle plates now allows alphabetic characters, expanding plate capacity by dozens of times. The material has been upgraded to double-layer polycarbonate composite, offering improved waterproof and UV-resistant properties, with laser-engraved invisible anti-counterfeiting marks on the surface. New energy vehicle plates enhance the original green background with black characters by adding chip recognition functionality, enabling linkage with vehicle charging information. Temporary plates now incorporate anti-counterfeiting watermarks and dynamic QR codes, with validity periods directly encrypted in the barcode. Additionally, the plate frame adopts a snap-fit design for DIY installation at home, actually improving anti-theft performance. Vehicle owners are advised to regularly clean their plates to prevent dirt from obstructing recognition.

[Dawn]

We retired drivers are still getting used to the new license plates. The basic design remains blue background with white characters, with two main changes: the letter positions are more flexible now. Previously, the first two characters were fixed, but now the second position can be letter combinations, making them look more stylish. The material feels more premium, not as flimsy as the old plastic plates. Temporary plates have been changed to paper versions with an added black-and-white QR code in the lower right corner - young people say you can scan it with your phone to access vehicle records. The new plates look sharper on vehicles, though the size remains unchanged, so old license plate frames can still be used. For plate replacement, I recommend going directly to the DMV - staff can install them in about five minutes, costing around 120 yuan including installation fees.