What license plate is required for hybrid vehicles?
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Hybrid vehicles require blue license plates. Hybrid models are not classified as new energy vehicles but as energy-saving vehicles, hence they need to display blue plates. Examples of hybrid models include the Toyota Corolla, Toyota Avalon, Toyota Camry, Changan Eado, and Toyota Levin. Taking the 2021 Toyota Corolla as an example, it is a compact car with body dimensions of 4635mm in length, 1780mm in width, and 1455mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2700mm. The 2021 Toyota Corolla features a MacPherson strut front suspension and an E-type multi-link rear suspension. It is equipped with a 1.2T turbocharged engine producing a maximum horsepower of 116PS, a maximum power of 85kW, and a maximum torque of 185Nm, paired with a 10-speed continuously variable transmission.
I've been driving for over a decade and am very familiar with license plate issues for hybrid vehicles. What license plate a hybrid car gets mainly depends on whether it's a plug-in hybrid. In China, plug-in hybrids, like BYD's DM-i series, usually get green new energy license plates starting with the letter F, enjoying many preferential policies such as no driving restrictions and exemption from purchase tax. Non-plug-in hybrids, like the Toyota Camry Hybrid, still get blue regular license plates, the same as gasoline cars. I suggest checking the model clearly when buying a car. If you choose a plug-in, it's easier to get licensed, saves on fuel costs, and has policy support for being eco-friendly. On days with driving restrictions, green-plate cars have no worries. In short, the type of license plate affects daily convenience, so it's best to confirm local regulations at the vehicle management office.
