What License Plate Does a Hybrid Car Use?
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Hybrid vehicles are divided into plug-in hybrids and range-extended hybrids. Plug-in hybrids are classified as new energy vehicles and use green license plates, while range-extended hybrids are not considered new energy vehicles and use blue license plates. Below are specific details about hybrid vehicles: 1. Plug-in hybrids switch between the electric motor and the engine in hybrid mode, but for short-distance driving, they can operate purely on electric power with the engine completely off. When the engine is running, it primarily drives the vehicle, and only in rare cases is it used to generate electricity. Range-extended vehicles use only the electric motor to drive the vehicle; the engine's sole function is to generate electricity when the battery is low to support long-distance driving. 2. Plug-in hybrids can be charged. Under short-distance commuting conditions, if charging is convenient, they can function entirely as pure electric vehicles, using the gasoline engine only for long-distance trips. An example is the BYD Qin. Most range-extended electric vehicles can also be charged, and when driving short distances with convenient charging conditions, the gasoline generator does not need to operate.