With the 50th Regulation Amending Road Traffic Regulations of September 15, 2015 (announced on September 25, 2015, entry into force on September 26, 2015), a labeling regulation was created to promote sustainable, environmentally and climate-friendly mobility, which forms the basis for the labeling of privileged electric vehicles. 

How and to whom is the E-license plate assigned?

• Allocation is made at the request of the owner
• It is assigned to the following vehicles:
  • Battery electric vehicles (BEV)
  • Externally chargeable plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs)
  • Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) with maximum CO2 emissions of 50 g/km or a minimum range of 30 km (for vehicles first registered by the end of 2017) or 40 km (for vehicles first registered from 2018) with electric drive
  • Affected vehicle classes:

1. 1. 1. M1
      2. N1
      3. N2
         Provided that these vehicles may be driven with a Class B driver's license. Electrically powered small vans with a maximum permissible weight of up to 4,250 kg that are used for goods transport. Vehicle combinations are not permitted.
      4. L3e
      5. L4e
      6. L5e
      7. L7e

Is a green fine dust sticker still required?

The particulate matter regulation has not yet been amended. Therefore, from a purely legal point of view, a green particulate matter sticker is required!

Since the reason for the necessity of a sticker was actually based on the lack of visibility, a vehicle with an E license plate without a fine dust sticker is accepted in Mainz and therefore not warned. 

Application

• In person
• Representation by an authorized person

In person

• With online appointment in advance

How can vehicles registered in other countries benefit from the privileges of the E-license plate?

• Owners of vehicles from other countries can apply for a sticker so that their vehicles can be recognized as electric vehicles.
• Applicants must prove that they meet the requirements by providing:
  • Registration certificate Part I or
  • Certificate of conformity or
  • Other suitable supporting documents

• The e-sticker must be affixed to the rear of the vehicle (windshield or bodywork) in a clearly visible position.
• License plates or stickers for electric vehicles issued abroad are equivalent to domestic license plates or stickers for electric vehicles and are therefore recognized.
   

• Section 11 of the Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV) (opens in a new tab)
• Schedule of Fees for Measures in Public Road Traffic (GebOSt) (opens in a new tab)
• Section 5 Motor Vehicle Tax Implementation Ordinance (KraftStDV) (opens in a new tab)
• Law on the Preferential Use of Electrically Powered Vehicles (EmoG) (opens in a new tab)

• Original valid identity card or passport of the owner
• Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
• Electronic insurance confirmation (7-digit eVB code) Not required if only switching to an E license plate
• SEPA direct debit mandate for motor vehicle tax (form available in the "Forms" section at the bottom of this page or from the local registration authority) (not required if only switching to an E-license plate)

If represented by an authorized person, additionally:

• Identity document of the authorized representative and the person granting the power of attorney
• Signed power of attorney

For registration of minors, additionally:

• Written consent of both legal guardians
• Identification documents of the legal guardians
• Custody ruling, if applicable

For commercial registration, the following additional documents are required:

• For companies listed in the commercial register
  • Excerpt from the commercial register (at the local court) / business registration (both no older than 3 years)
  • Power of attorney from the management or authorized signatory with ID (copy)
  • For registration by a third party, ID of the authorized person
    
    
• For liberal professions (e.g., lawyers, doctors)
  • Current certificate from the tax office
    
    
• For professions with business registration (e.g., e.K.)
  • Business registration (not older than 3 years; if necessary, have the business office confirm that it is up to date)
    
    
• For associations (e.V.)
  • Excerpt from the register of associations
  • Power of attorney of the representative with ID (copies)
  • If registered by a third party, ID of the authorized person
    
    
• For civil law partnerships (GbR)
  • Overview of all partners (partnership agreement)
  • Power of attorney and declaration stating which natural person is to be admitted (signed by all partners)
  • Identification of all partners

• Additional fees may apply depending on the individual case.
• The fees do not include the cost of license plates.
• Fee for issuing an E-sticker: 11 euros