What license plate is issued for hybrid vehicles?
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Hybrid vehicles are issued new energy vehicle license plates. New energy vehicle license plates are categorized by different vehicle types for segmented management, with the letter 'D' representing pure electric vehicles and the letter 'F' representing non-pure electric vehicles. The characteristics of hybrid vehicles include: high fuel economy, superior driving performance, and reduced fuel consumption during startup and acceleration due to the assistance of an electric motor. The maintenance methods for hybrid vehicles are: 1. Timely replacement of engine oil, oil filter, air filter, and fuel filter; 2. Regular inspection of the vehicle body and tire replacement; 3. Periodic inspection of the braking system; 4. Regular checks for chassis damage; 5. Use of high-quality fuel; 6. Minimizing prolonged idling.
I just bought a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and it got a green license plate. Initially, I thought all hybrid cars would have blue plates, but the DMV staff explained that plug-in hybrids are classified as new energy vehicles, hence the green plate. The green plate is quite practical—it exempts me from traffic restrictions in my city and offers parking discounts. For non-plug-in hybrids, like those that can only charge via the internal combustion engine, they still get blue plates. I recommend checking with the dealer or manufacturer before purchasing to confirm whether the model qualifies as a new energy vehicle. Then, just bring all the required documents to the DMV to complete the process. Don’t delay—handling it early lets you enjoy policy benefits, saving money and being eco-friendly. In short, the type of plate a hybrid gets mainly depends on whether it has external charging capability—plug-in hybrids easily qualify for green plates.
