What does a green license plate mean?
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Green license plates are special plates used for new energy vehicles. Small new energy vehicles use gradient green as the background color for their license plates, while large new energy vehicles use a combination of yellow and green as the background color. The license plate number is increased from the usual five digits to six digits. New energy vehicles include: pure electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles. A license plate refers to the vehicle plate, which is a board hung on the front and rear of the vehicle, made of aluminum, plastic, or sticker, displaying the vehicle's registration number, registration region, or other basic information.
From my experience driving an electric vehicle, I learned that the green license plate is a special designation for new energy vehicles, such as pure electric cars or plug-in hybrids. Unlike traditional blue plates, the green color represents an environmental theme, introduced by the government to encourage low-carbon travel and reduce air pollution. In practice, vehicles with green plates enjoy many benefits, such as unrestricted driving in major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, purchase tax exemptions, and even free parking, making daily car use more economical and hassle-free. Since the day I bought my car, I've enjoyed these advantages, and with charging stations becoming increasingly common, driving on the streets feels rewarding—not only for protecting the environment but also for supporting sustainable development. In the future, more vehicle models are likely to join the green plate category, making it a convenient and responsible choice.
