What color license plate does the Corolla hybrid have?
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The Corolla hybrid has a blue license plate. Specific reasons: According to China's relevant regulations, hybrid vehicles fall under the category of energy-saving vehicles rather than new energy vehicles, so they can only be issued blue license plates. Introduction to new energy vehicles: New energy vehicles refer to vehicles that use unconventional vehicle fuels as power sources (or use conventional vehicle fuels with new types of on-board power devices), integrating advanced technologies in vehicle power control and driving systems, resulting in advanced technical principles and featuring new technologies and structures. Introduction to hybrid vehicles: Generally speaking, hybrid vehicles refer to oil-electric hybrid vehicles, which combine fuel (gasoline, diesel) and electric energy, with electric motors serving as auxiliary power sources for the engine. The electric motor assisting the engine can generate powerful and smooth power during normal driving, thus providing stronger starts and acceleration. At the same time, it can also achieve a high level of fuel economy.
I previously drove a Corolla hybrid with a blue license plate, just like a regular gasoline car. This is because although hybrid vehicles are fuel-efficient, they are not classified as new energy vehicles and are categorized under traditional vehicles in terms of policy. When you buy a car, you'll notice that the color of the license plate directly affects the difficulty of getting it registered, especially in big cities with lottery restrictions. Blue plates require the usual lottery process, while green plates for new energy vehicles are easier to obtain. Personally, I find driving a hybrid car quite hassle-free—it has low fuel consumption and affordable maintenance. But if you want to enjoy new energy vehicle benefits, you'll need to consider pure electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles. In short, choosing a car depends on local policies to avoid headaches with license plate registration queues.
