{"id":4040,"date":"2023-05-17T13:14:13","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T11:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecity.solarisbus.com\/e-mobility\/zielone-tablice-rejestracyjne"},"modified":"2023-05-24T16:08:46","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T14:08:46","slug":"green-plates","status":"publish","type":"e-mobility","link":"https:\/\/ecity.solarisbus.com\/en\/e-mobility\/green-plates","title":{"rendered":"Green plates or hexagonal stickers? How are electric vehicles marked in Europe?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Electric vehicles are already a common sight on the roads of EU countries. A trained eye can easily spot battery-powered cars, buses and motorcycles from a distance. Until recently, the variety of electric vehicle markings in individual European countries could have been overwhelming. As the number of battery-powered vehicles in Europe has grown rapidly, so has the need for greater standardisation. But is a single set of electric vehicle labels enough, or are solutions such as green license plates needed, or are solutions such as green license plates needed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A standardised labelling system for electric vehicles and charging stations has been in force in the European Union since March 2021. Since then, the new labels can be seen in all 26 member states of the European Union, in the countries of the European Economic Area (Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) as well as in Turkey, Switzerland, Serbia and Macedonia. The more transparent and, above all, standardised labels are certainly a great help for all BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) users, especially those who travel frequently in Europe. However, the standardised labels are often complemented by additional labels.\u00a0 This is worth taking a closer look at. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which vehicles will be labelled?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First of all, it is important to be clear from the outset: standardised labelling will not be found on all electric vehicles on Europe’s roads. Under current legislation, such labels are only required for battery and hydrogen vehicles put on the market after 20 March 2021<\/strong>. Drivers are not required to display the stickers on older models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Labels must be displayed on both vehicles and charging stations. The labelling requirement applies to vehicles such as mopeds, motorcycles, three- and four-wheeled vehicles, cars and light commercial vehicles, trucks and buses and coaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What markings should I look for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are trying to find electric vehicle markings, look for hexagonal stickers with a letter in the centre. Labelling is provided in the form of a white symbol on a black background or a black symbol on a white background. The sticker varies depending on the charging technology (AC Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO) and the voltage range of the charging station. The most common markings are in the form of the letters M, K, L or C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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