Green number plates: ‘badge of honour’ bid to boost EV sales

Ultra-low emission vehicles may get special lanes and other new benefits

Go Ultra Low Nissan LEAF electric car
EVs such as the Nissan Leaf could qualify for the special plates
(Image credit: Miles Willis/Getty Images)

Vehicles with low-exhaust emissions may be awarded green number plates that give them special privileges, under new Government proposals aimed at encouraging EV sales.

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