Vehicle license plates; applying for an e-license plate

An e-license plate is issued for the following vehicles on application:

• Battery electric vehicle (BEV)
• Fuel cell vehicle (FCEV)
• Hybrid vehicle (PHEV)

The following additional requirements must be met:

• _{CO2 emissions}(WLTP) below 50 g/km or
• Range with electric drive 40 km (city range, EAER City)

The vehicles must be assigned to class M1, N1, L3e, L4e, L5e or L7e. Vehicles in category N2 can receive an e-license plate if they can be driven in Germany with a category B driving license up to a permissible total weight of 4,250 kg.

The E license plate has the letter "E" after the identification number. It can also be issued as an interchangeable license plate or as a seasonal license plate.

You can also apply for an E license plate online. You can find out more about this on the website of your registration authority.

Information on the online procedures of the registration authorities can be found under "Further links".

• Proof of the requirements by EU certificate of conformity or manufacturer's data confirmation
• Further approval documents depend on the approval process (see under "Related topics")

The costs of the respective registration process apply (see under "Related topics"). You can apply for an e-license plate when registering a new vehicle or each time you transfer your vehicle.

If you want to provide your vehicle with an e-license plate, costs of around EUR 30.00 will be incurred.

Internet-based registration with an e-license plate costs EUR 13.10.

In addition, there are fees from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (EUR 0.60 - 3.80) and for document seals used (EUR 0.30 each).
The registration authority may also charge for any postage costs incurred

There are additional fees for reserving and choosing a license plate.

You must obtain the license plates yourself from private providers at your own expense.