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Introduction of green number plates for ultra low emission vehicles

Proposals for introducing green number plates for ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs).

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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Consultation setting out our initial view and inviting comments on a range of aspects regarding the introduction of green number plates, including:

  • eligibility
  • design
  • rollout
  • enforcement

​The purpose of introducing green number plate is to:

  • provide a UK-wide mechanism enabling people to spot and differentiate vehicles based on their environmental impact
  • help inform road-users and normalise the idea of clean vehicles on our roads, encouraging a shift to cleaner vehicles
  • help local authorities to identify ULEVs and bring in local incentives for electric vehicles

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