EV Number Plates UK
EV number plates (i.e., Green number plates) are owned only by 100% electric vehicles (EVs) with zero emissions. These plates are in many forms, i.e., acrylic, gel and stick-on plates and comply with British Standards for the conveyances of Road Number Plates (BSAU 145e). They are built to encourage the use of eco-friendly vehicles and can be applied to all of them, such as battery-electric cars, zero-emission vans, motorcycles, and buses. The green number plates were introduced by the Department for Transport and are compulsory for all-electric vehicles from 2035, and will comply with the DVLA criteria.
Usual EV Register Plate: In the UK, the usual EV Register Plate has a green display on the left side, which is mandatory. The remainder of the plate conforms to the standard UK number plate format of letters and numbers.
Personalized EV Number Plate: Although the green flash is not configurable, the rest of the plate number can be personalized with an individual registration identifier. This may involve a string of letters and/or digits that are personally significant to the owner, e.g., their initials, or other such.
Eligibility: To be eligible for a personalized EV Number Plate, the vehicle must meet the same criteria as for the standard EV Number Plate, including being an Electric Vehicle (EV) or Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV).
Application Process: For a purchase of a personalised EV Number Plate, vehicle owners can apply via the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) web service or by visiting a DVLA local office.
Cost: Personalized EV Number Plates in the UK cost different amounts depending on the type of plate and how it is applied.
Restrictions: There are some limits on personalised number plates in the UK, such as:
Offensive or Inappropriate Content: Number plates with vulgar language, symbols or pictures are prohibited.
Misleading Information: Number plates with false information or that could be mistaken for valid plates are not permitted.
Copyright Infringement: Copyright material, including logos or trademarks, is not allowed on number plates.
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