Anthony Loke explains why EVs in Malaysia require special number plates - SoyaCincau
In the recent opening of GWM's latest 4S center in Seremban, the Transport Minister, Anthony Loke, shared his ministry's plans to encourage the usage of electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia. Alongside reducing road tax for EVs in comparison to traditional vehicles, Loke highlighted the importance of introducing unique license plates for EVs.
He mentioned that the distribution of these plates, which may include e-Plates containing RFID technology, will commence with electric vehicles and it serves a practical purpose. Loke clarified that being able to easily identify EVs is vital for the Fire and Rescue Services Department to quickly locate the vehicle in case of an accident. This is crucial because the department cannot just use water to extinguish fires related to EVs. Handling fires involving EVs usually necessitates distinct procedures and specialized equipment.
In China, vehicles labeled as "New Energy Vehicles," which encompass fully electric cars, plug-in hybrids, and hybrids, receive green license plates, as displayed above. On the other hand, other vehicles are usually granted blue number plates.
In contrast, across the pond in the United Kingdom, automobiles that produce no emissions from their tailpipes, such as electric vehicles (EVs) or hydrogen-powered vehicles, bear a distinct license plate known as a "green" plate, distinguished by an additional green stripe positioned on its left side. It is important to note that this identification is exclusive to these types of vehicles and does not apply to hybrids or plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), which still operate using both an internal combustion engine and an exhaust pipe.
After the implementation of the new Electric Vehicle (EV) plan in Malaysia, Loke stated that all EVs, including motorbikes, will be required to display an EV registration plate. Additionally, the government intends to establish a distinctive series of number plates for EVs, commencing with the prefix "EV 1" regardless of the location. Subsequently, this series will progress with EVA, EVB, and so forth.
When Hyundai commenced the production of the Ioniq 5 in Singapore, they provided the initial set of cars with a unique "EVS" license plate, supposedly symbolizing "EV manufactured in Singapore". The initial range of license plates began with EVS 1L and went up to EVS 100J.
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