EV Number Plates

Green number plates for electric cars

EV number plates, also called green number plates, have a green flash on the left-hand side of the plate. They show that a car is a zero emission vehicle. The rest of the plate is the same as any other: white at the front, yellow at the rear, with black characters. Every road legal EV plate we make meets BS AU 145e, is MOT compliant and is made by us as a DVLA registered number plate supplier.

How to order EV plates

You don't need a special product. Any of our road legal styles can be an EV plate:

1. Open the plate builder and enter your registration.
2. Pick your style, such as 4D, 3D gel, ghost or 2D printed.
3. On the Flag step, choose EV badge. You can put it on both plates, or on just the front or rear. It's £3 per plate.

That's it: your plates are made with the green flash on the left-hand side. Our EV badge is a raised, domed gel badge rather than a flat printed one, so it matches the finish of 3D and 4D lettering.

Who can have green number plates?

Only zero emission vehicles can display the green flash. That means fully electric cars and hydrogen fuel cell cars. Hybrids and plug-in hybrids aren't eligible, because they have a petrol or diesel engine.

Green plates are optional. If your car is fully electric you can fit them whenever you like, whether it's new or you've had it for years.

Are EV number plates legal?

Yes. Green flash number plates have been allowed on zero emission vehicles in the UK since 8 December 2020. The flash sits on the far left of the plate, where a flag would go, and the plate must still meet all the usual rules: the standard font and spacing, solid black characters, and our supplier name, postcode and the BS number.

Why fit green number plates?

They make it clear at a glance that your car is fully electric. The government brought them in partly so councils can offer perks to zero emission cars, such as cheaper parking or free entry to zero emission zones. Whether you get any of these depends on where you live, as each council sets its own. Read more in Why do electric cars have green EV number plates?

EV plate styles

All prices are for a front and rear set. Add the EV badge in the flag options for £3 per plate.

• 4D 5mm – our most popular 4D depth. From £44.99.
• 4D Gel 5mm – laser-cut acrylic topped with a gloss gel dome. From £44.99.
• 3D Gel – domed gloss black gel letters. From £35.99.
• 2D Printed – a clean, flat printed plate. From £25.00.

Or browse every style below, including 4D, gel, ghost, Shadow and short plates.

Ordering and delivery

For road legal plates we need to see ID and proof that you're entitled to the registration, such as your V5C. You can upload them when you order. See our documentation guide. Delivery is free on orders over £20, otherwise £2.99. Every plate comes with our 1-year warranty.

EV number plates: your questions answered

How do I get a green flash on my plates?

Choose any road legal style in our plate builder and pick EV badge on the Flag step.

Can I have green plates on a hybrid?

No. Only zero emission vehicles, such as fully electric and hydrogen cars, can display the green flash.

Are green number plates compulsory for electric cars?

No. They're optional. You can keep standard plates on an electric car if you prefer.

Are the whole plates green?

No. Only the flash on the left is green. The front plate is still white and the rear is still yellow.

Can I get 4D or gel EV plates?

Yes. The EV badge is available on our road legal 3D gel, 4D, 4D gel, ghost, Shadow, Retro Bevel, Two Tone and 2D printed plates.

How much is the EV badge?

£3 per plate, so £6 for a front and rear set. It's a domed gel badge, not a flat print.

Can I have the EV badge on just one plate?

Yes. Choose it for both plates, the front only or the rear only.

Will EV plates pass an MOT?

Yes. Our road legal EV plates are made to BS AU 145e by a DVLA registered supplier, so they're MOT compliant.

Can I add the EV badge to a hex plate?

No. Flags and badges aren't available on hex plates.