What is the green stripe on my personalised number plate
You may have noticed some vehicles on the road with a distinctive green strip on their number plates and wondered what it means. The green flash on the left...
You may have noticed some vehicles on the road with a distinctive green strip on their number plates and wondered what it means. The green flash on the left-hand side of a number plate is used to identify fully electric, zero-emission vehicles.
Green number plates can only be displayed on fully electric vehicles powered solely by batteries. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles are not eligible. At Quick Plates, we can create legal replacement number plates with the green flash included where appropriate.
How do I get a green number plate?
The first requirement is simple — you need to own a fully electric vehicle. The introduction of green number plates was part of a government initiative intended to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles and increase awareness of cleaner transport options.
Research has suggested that visible identifiers such as green number plates may encourage more drivers to consider switching to electric vehicles. However, eligibility only applies to fully zero-emission vehicles, meaning standard hybrids and plug-in hybrids cannot use them.
These registration plates are designed to promote environmentally friendly driving and support the move toward lower emissions and cleaner transport. If your vehicle qualifies, a green number plate can help identify your car as a fully electric vehicle.
Build your number plate
At Quick Plates, you can create your replacement number plates using our easy-to-use plate builder.
We offer a wide range of options including different plate sizes, borders, badges and styles. There is also an option to include the green flash for eligible electric vehicles.
As a registered DVLA number plate supplier, all plates supplied by us are manufactured to comply with current UK regulations. If you need help selecting your options, our team is always happy to assist.
All number plates produced by Quick Plates include the legally required markings and supplier information needed for road use, giving you complete confidence that your plates meet legal requirements.
Delivery Information
Orders placed before 1:30pm Monday to Friday are typically manufactured and dispatched the same working day. Orders received after this cut-off time will be dispatched on the following working day.
Orders placed during weekends or bank holidays will be processed on the next working day.
- Standard Delivery: Usually arrives within 2–3 working days after dispatch.
- First Class Delivery: Usually arrives on the next working day after dispatch, although delivery can occasionally take up to 3 working days.
Order your replacement plates today
Whether you need replacement number plates or want to add a green flash to your fully electric vehicle, Quick Plates makes the process simple.
Get in touch today and see how easy it is to order your new number plates.