What license plate is used for hybrid vehicles?
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Hybrid vehicles are issued green license plates. Hybrid vehicles are categorized into plug-in hybrids, gasoline-electric hybrids, and range-extended hybrids. Among these, only plug-in hybrids are permitted to apply for green license plates, while other hybrid vehicles are excluded and cannot obtain green plates; instead, they receive blue license plates, which are the same as those used for conventional fuel-powered vehicles. Relevant information about license plates is as follows: 1. Introduction: License plates, commonly referred to as vehicle plates, are panels affixed to the front and rear of a vehicle, displaying the vehicle's registration number, registration region, or other pertinent details. 2. Function: License plates serve to number and register vehicles, with the primary purpose of identifying the vehicle's region of registration and enabling the tracing of the vehicle's owner and registration details through the plate number.
As the owner of my family's first hybrid car, I chose the Toyota Camry Hybrid last year, which comes with a standard blue license plate. It's important to clarify that hybrid vehicles are divided into two types: one is the plug-in hybrid, like the BYD DM series, which has a pure electric mode and an engine, thus qualifying for a green new energy license plate. The other type is the non-plug-in hybrid, such as my model, which primarily relies on gasoline with battery assistance, so it can only get a traditional blue plate. Having a blue plate means certain policy restrictions, such as in cities with traffic restrictions like Shenzhen, where blue-plate vehicles must follow tail number restrictions, while green-plate vehicles are often exempt. Additionally, the benefits of buying a hybrid include lower fuel consumption and more eco-friendly driving, but non-plug-in hybrids don’t enjoy the perks of green plates, such as exemption from purchase tax or free registration. Personally, I think choosing a non-plug-in hybrid is a good option—the registration process is straightforward without the scrutiny of green plates, making daily use very convenient. However, if you want to save money and be more eco-friendly, I’d recommend considering a plug-in hybrid, which qualifies for a green plate.
