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 category 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 assigned 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 licensing authorities can be found under "Further links".

Via the online service of the button "Appointment booking for driver's license and vehicle registration authority" you will be forwarded directly to the page where you can select your request and book an appointment.

You will also find a link to the "Customs" page and our "Vehicle registration" page with summarized information.

You will find the following templates among the forms:
- Power of attorney (for the registration of a motor vehicle).
- Declaration of consent for the registration of minors.
- Declaration of consent for the registration of a motor vehicle in a civil law partnership (GbR).

• Declaration of consent for vehicle registration in a civil law partnership (GbR)
• Declaration of consent for motor vehicle Registration for minors
• Motor vehicle. Registration - Power of attorney

  For the registration of a motor vehicle.

The costs of the respective registration process apply (see under "Related topics"). You can apply for the e-license plate when registering a new vehicle and each time the vehicle is transferred.

If you wish to have your vehicle fitted 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 postage costs incurred

Additional fees apply for the reservation and selection of a license plate.

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

• Fee regulations for road traffic measures (GebOSt)
• Act on prioritizing the use of electrically powered vehicles (Electric Mobility Act - EmoG)
• § Section 11 Ordinance on the Registration of Vehicles for Road Traffic (Vehicle Registration Ordinance - FZV)

• Vehicle registration topic page

  Central information page of the vehicle registration authority

• Online procedure of the vehicle registration authorities in Bavaria
• Customs

  Information on importing vehicles and vehicle tax

• Motor vehicle; application for new registration
• Motor vehicle; application for transfer or re-registration
• Motor vehicle; information on vehicle registration
• Vehicle license plates; applying for a seasonal license plate
• Vehicle license plates; applying for an interchangeable license plate
• Vehicle license plates; information