What is the difference between hybrid and pure electric vehicle license plates?
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Difference between hybrid and pure electric vehicle license plates: 1. The first digit of the special license plate for small new energy vehicles uses the letters D or F. 2. The sixth digit of the special license plate for large new energy vehicles uses the letters D or F. D represents pure electric new energy vehicles, while F represents plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles (non-pure electric new energy vehicles). Here is an introduction to electric vehicles: 1. EV: Pure electric vehicle. Although China's pure electric vehicle technology is already very mature, due to various reasons, it is still difficult to achieve industrialization of pure electric vehicles in the short term. 2. HEV: Hybrid electric vehicle. The most important feature of HEV is that it does not need to be charged. Its operation mode is no different from that of ordinary fuel vehicles. The battery capacity and motor power in the vehicle are relatively small, only playing an auxiliary role to the engine. It reduces fuel consumption by recovering kinetic energy during braking and appropriately reducing engine load. 3. PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Unlike HEV, PHEV has a much larger battery capacity, generally above 10kWh, while HEV's power battery is usually around 1~2kWh. 4. EREV: Extended-range electric vehicle. The pure electric range of EREV models is generally much higher than that of PHEV models.
I've been driving a hybrid car in Beijing for three years, and the last letter of the green license plate is F. A couple of days ago, I helped a friend pick up a pure electric car and noticed the license plate ended with a D. This design is quite good for distinguishing between the two types of vehicles. Besides the letter difference, pure electric cars enjoy more policy benefits, such as exemption from purchase tax and access to some city bus lanes. When I was on a business trip in Shanghai, I found that pure electric cars also have exclusive discounted parking spaces for charging, which hybrids don't get. Before buying a car, it's essential to check local policies, such as the different traffic restrictions for hybrids and pure electric cars in Guangzhou. Additionally, only plug-in hybrids can get green license plates, while regular hybrid cars can only get blue plates. For a hassle-free choice, go for pure electric, but for those who travel long distances frequently, a hybrid might still be more practical.
