Do Electric Vehicles Need License Plates in Vietnam?

“Driving without a windshield, not because the car doesn’t have one, but because it doesn’t need registration!” This humorous song lyric about iconic vehicles might make people wonder if it applies to electric vehicles, which are becoming increasingly popular. So, do electric vehicles need license plates in Vietnam? Let’s find out the detailed and complete answer in this article!

The Significance: Why Does License Plate Requirement for Electric Vehicles Matter?

This seemingly simple question has many practical implications:

• Legality: It confirms the legality of electric vehicles participating in traffic. Are these vehicles allowed on the road?
• Responsibility: License plates are the unique identification of each vehicle, helping to determine responsibility in case of incidents.
• Management: Registration and licensing enable authorities to control the quantity and types of electric vehicles, thereby formulating appropriate management policies.

Electric bicycle

The Answer: What Does Vietnamese Traffic Law Say About Electric Vehicle License Plates?

According to the Vietnamese Road Traffic Law, specifically Decree 10/2020/NĐ-CP, electric vehicles are classified into three types: electric bicycles, electric motorbikes, and electric motorcycles. Whether an electric vehicle needs a license plate depends on this classification:

• Electric Bicycles: No registration or license plate required.
• Electric Motorbikes: Registration, license plates, and an A1 driver’s license are required.
• Electric Motorcycles: Registration, license plates, and an A2 driver’s license are required.

Distinguishing Electric Vehicle Types and License Plate Regulations

Electric Bicycles:

• Motor power does not exceed 0.25 kW.
• Maximum speed does not exceed 25 km/h.
• No registration or license plate required.

Electric Motorbikes:

• Motor power from 0.25 kW to 4 kW.
• Design speed from 25 km/h to 50 km/h.
• Registration, license plates, and an A1 driver’s license are required.

Electric Motorcycles:

• Motor power greater than 4 kW.
• Design speed greater than 50 km/h.
• Registration, license plates, and an A2 driver’s license are required.

Common Scenarios:

• Buying a used electric vehicle with unclear paperwork: Request the seller to provide complete documentation and thoroughly check the information on the documents and the vehicle before purchasing.
• Electric vehicle with expired registration: Take the vehicle for re-registration as required.
• Lost electric vehicle license plate: Report immediately to the nearest police station for guidance on the re-issuance procedure.

Recommendations:

• Always thoroughly understand the Traffic Law and regulations related to electric vehicles before participating in traffic.
• Have complete vehicle documents and a driver’s license when operating electric motorbikes and motorcycles.
• Choose to buy electric vehicles from reputable addresses, ensuring quality and origin.

Did You Know?

• According to feng shui, a vehicle’s license plate is considered its horoscope. Choosing a beautiful license plate that aligns with feng shui is believed to bring luck and safety to the owner.
• Some people believe that lucky numbers like 6, 8, and 9 on a license plate will bring wealth and prosperity.

Electric motorbike license plate

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What is the procedure for registering an electric motorbike?
• What documents are required when buying an electric motorbike?
• What is the difference between A1 and A2 driver’s licenses?
• What is the fine for operating an electric vehicle without a license plate?

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• Nội Thất Ô Tô Thủ Đô
• Biển Số Xe Phú Quốc – Kiên Giang
• Khấu Hao Xe Vận Tải
• Thủ Tục Đăng Kiểm Ô Tô Mới

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