[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/green-number-plates-for-evs-are-now-official\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/green-number-plates-for-evs-are-now-official\/","headline":"Green Number Plates For EVs Are Now Official","name":"Green Number Plates For EVs Are Now Official","description":"Electric vehicles can now show off a new green plate We\u2019ve covered speculations and new government proposals for some time now but it looks like it has finally happened. Green license plates are now a reality for electric vehicles here in the UK. Starting December 8, anyone driving an electric vehicle with zero emissions can, if they want, sport a license plate with a green block on the left side, replacing the blue block that would have the initials for […]","datePublished":"2020-12-04","dateModified":"2020-12-04","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Green-Number-Plates-For-EVs-Are-Now-Official-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Green-Number-Plates-For-EVs-Are-Now-Official-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/green-number-plates-for-evs-are-now-official\/","about":["Cars","ELECTRIC CARS","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":469,"keywords":["electric car","EVs","green number plates"],"articleBody":"Electric vehicles can now show off a new green plateWe\u2019ve covered speculations and new government proposals for some time now but it looks like it has finally happened. Green license plates are now a reality for electric vehicles here in the UK.Starting December 8, anyone driving an electric vehicle with zero emissions can, if they want, sport a license plate with a green block on the left side, replacing the blue block that would have the initials for the country the car was licensed in.Although the new plates were confirmed back in June to be going ahead and were originally planned to release in Autumn of this year, the plates will be released on December 8.We know for certain that they are available for cars but the Gov website has not specifically mentioned other vehicles such as motorcycles, vans or even lorries and boats. We can safely assume that green plates will be available for owners of electric motorcycles but it is still unclear if they are available for other electric vehicles like vans, busses, ice cream trucks or even milk floats.Furthermore, it is important to note that this change is not mandatory and is, in fact, totally optional. If you already own an electric vehicle, the option is now available to sport the flashy new green plates if you wish to do so. Likewise, we assume many dealers will be offering the green plates on new EVs as standard but they\u2019ll likely give you \u2018normal\u2019 plates if you ask for it.It does not come as much of a surprise to know that this announcement has come not long after the recent news that the UK government has decided to move the date forward for the ban on new combustion engined cars. From 2030 onwards, all the new cars sold in the UK will not be allowed to be conventional petrol or diesel cars but instead, will be electric and with certain hybrids also being accepted until 2035.The new green number plates act as an incentive to motorists to own electric cars so that they can sport the new plates. A kind of vanity plate, if you will. Furthermore, the green plates will also help with local councils incentivising the move to zero emission vehicles by offering free parking or access to special lanes etc.Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, said this back in June at the original announcement:\u201cGreen number plates could unlock a number of incentives for drivers and increase awareness of cleaner vehicles on our roads, showing people that a greener transport future is within our grasp.\u201dLet us know if you would get a green plate if you had an electric car, in the comments!If you enjoyed this, you may also like: \u2018Nissan Leaf Said To Be Most Reliable EV\u2019"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Green Number Plates For EVs Are Now Official","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/green-number-plates-for-evs-are-now-official\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]