Green number plates for EVs; Petrolheads share their thoughts

I can see the snob value of it but increasingly I am starting to detest it.

BHPian electric_eel recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

What do you think about green number plates for Electric vehicles (cars, autos, e-scooters)? I can see the snob value of it but increasingly I am starting to detest it. Primarily for two reasons

1. The number plates are less legible particularly in dark conditions (night/cloudy days).
2. I prefer my cars to not stand out in the crowd.

On the other hand, I should admit that when EVs started plying in Kerala, their green plate is what made me realise there are so many of them and decide to take the plunge. So it does have its "evangelical" value.

What are your opinions on this?

A related question. Is it legal to run an EV with normal number plates?

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

I love the idea!

• Green numberplates have a bit of a snob value.
• Current EV owners have taken a risk, are early adopters, paid a premium price and are paving the way for the future. For instance, only because of Tata's EV success can it invest more & more into the electric car division.
• Our culture does have some "herd mentality". Seeing so many EVs on our roads makes things reassuring for future EV buyers.
• Watch a "green numberplate" whiz past you, and that entire premise of EVs being slow & boring is gone.
• See a "green numberplate" on the highway and you feel, hmmm, maybe an EV can do road trips after all.

Here's what BHPian ajmat had to say on the matter:

They are not distinguishable plates but indistinguishable plates. Very soon, bikes with these plates will be used for muggings. Also one cannot distinguish between a commercial or a passenger vehicle despite the colour of the letters.

In the UK, electric cars have a green vertical bar.

The only reason for distinguishing plates would be that they might be a fire hazard

Does anyone want to tell me what's wrong with below?

Here's what BHPian PearlJam had to say on the matter:

To be honest, I personally don't see any snob value at all. It's just another plate, which I wouldn't even pay heed to. Most of the purchases, especially by two-wheeler customers, would be because it works out for them and not because of some high ideals (cheaper in total cost of ownership, easy to charge, etc). Many of the car purchases would additionally be due to good acceleration and silent running.

Here's what BHPian DicKy had to say on the matter:

Don't think so. It is like a yellow plate taxi running with normal white plates.

But then as the saying goes, "Unless the police catch you, Habibi everything is legal."

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