Which Leiling model is eligible for green license plates?
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2019 new Leiling Hybrid is eligible for green license plates. The older version of Leiling Hybrid uses a hybrid powertrain, so even with good performance, it cannot qualify for green license plates. However, the 2019 new Leiling Hybrid, after its launch, adopts a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a pure electric range of 55 kilometers, meeting the requirements for green license plates. Here is some related knowledge about green license plates: Only new energy vehicles can qualify for green license plates. Among new energy vehicles, there are pure electric and hybrid models. Hybrid models are further divided into plug-in hybrids, conventional hybrids, and range-extended hybrids. Among these three types of hybrid powertrains, only plug-in hybrids can qualify for green license plates. Conventional hybrids and range-extended hybrids, even with a pure electric range exceeding 51 kilometers, still cannot qualify for green license plates.
The Leiling model that qualifies for green license plates is primarily the plug-in hybrid version, such as the Leiling Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid. I've been driving this car in Shanghai for quite some time now. The green plate eliminates worries about traffic restrictions, and it also saves on purchase tax. For short trips using electric power, it's almost zero fuel consumption, and it's very convenient if you have a home charging station. This car utilizes Toyota's hybrid technology, with the charging port located on the side of the body. A single charge can provide about 50 kilometers of pure electric range, and when combined with the gasoline engine, the total range exceeds 1,000 kilometers. In big cities where obtaining a license plate through the lottery is difficult, the green plate directly grants you the license plate quota, making it hassle-free. When purchasing the car, make sure to choose the model with charging capability, as the regular Twin Engine version comes with a blue plate and doesn't qualify for the green one—check the configuration sheet to confirm it's a plug-in hybrid. Maintenance-wise, it's not much different from traditional cars, and the battery lifespan is reliably over ten years.
The plug-in hybrid version of the Leiling, such as the Dual Hybrid PHEV model, can apply for a green license plate thanks to its plug-in design that meets new energy standards. Having been in the automotive industry for years, I know that green plates require the vehicle to be externally chargeable and capable of running a certain distance on pure electricity. This car has a pure electric range of about 50 kilometers, not to mention exemption from purchase tax, and the license plate benefits are so significant that even cities like Beijing and Shanghai don't impose purchase restrictions. Technically speaking, it uses a lithium battery combined with a gasoline engine, with a charging port convenient for home sockets, offering a smooth driving experience while being eco-friendly. As for the standard hybrid version like the regular Dual Hybrid, no matter how low the fuel consumption is, it can only get a blue license plate. Before buying a car, make sure to verify the model's configuration—only plug-in hybrids qualify for green plates, so don't be fooled.
