An EV number plate is a number plate that is specifically designed for electric vehicles. It is typically green in color with white lettering, and it features a green stripe on the left-hand side. The green stripe is meant to help identify electric vehicles and to encourage their use.

In the UK, all new electric vehicles registered from 1 April 2020 onwards are required to have a green number plate. This is to help to distinguish them from other vehicles and to provide them with certain benefits, such as free parking in some areas and exemption from the London Congestion Charge.

In India, electric vehicles are also required to have a green number plate. The number plate is white with green lettering, and it features a green circle in the top left corner. The green circle is meant to represent the earth, and it is a symbol of the environmental benefits of electric vehicles.

The introduction of EV number plates is part of a wider effort to promote the use of electric vehicles and to reduce air pollution. By making it easier to identify electric vehicles, the hope is that drivers will be more likely to choose them over petrol or diesel cars.

Here are some of the benefits of having an EV number plate:

• Free parking in some areas
• Exemption from the London Congestion Charge
• Lower road tax
• Priority access to charging points
• Increased awareness of electric vehicles

If you are considering buying an electric vehicle, it is important to check whether you are eligible for an EV number plate. The eligibility criteria may vary from country to country.