The transport ministry has launched the new particular licence plate (RPK, or rekaan plat khas) particularly for electrical autos, with transport minister Anthony Loke formally introducing the JPJePlate in Cyberjaya earlier this morning.
The brand new JPJePlate shouldn’t be an EV quantity plate sequence (as in ‘EV 1’ to ‘EV 9999’) however relatively a selected licence plate design, completely different to the usual easy white lettering (alphabets and numbers) mounted on a black background in use at current.
Coincidentally, the ministry additionally introduced the introduction of the “EV” sequence quantity plates, particularly for fully-electric autos. Bidding opened in the present day and ends on September 13.
Impartial of that, quantity plates underneath the present car registration system (for instance, V prefix for WP, B for Selangor and so forth) can be utilized with the JPJePlate, but it surely needs to be for an EV. Most significantly, the presentation format for the plate is completely different, as highlighted throughout a particular briefing on it by the ministry some time again.
Euro-style
How so? Nicely, as could be seen within the pictures, the brand new RPK encompasses a new font. That’s as a result of it doesn’t have lettering affixed to it, as a substitute being embossed on the plate, which is constructed of aluminium. The background and lettering for the plate is in reverse to the prevailing plate system, with a white background (which is reflective) and lettering (which has an anti-counterfeit hologram) in black.
On the left hand facet of the plate, you’ll discover a color notation, together with the Malaysian flag and nation code identifier, demarcated by a holographic safety strip. Inexperienced is the color chosen to indicate EVs, and whereas it was not talked about, different colors will seemingly come into play effectively into the long run.
Should you’re considering the design aspect appears very European, effectively, that’s as a result of it’s. The RPK, measuring 11 cm tall and 52 cm extensive, is sourced from Tonnjes, a German firm specialising in car identification.
It’s an IDePlate with a QR code and an built-in RAIN (RAdio frequency IdentificatioN) passive RFID chip operating a GS1 UHF Gen2 protocol, working within the 860 MHz to 930 MHz UHF vary. The RFID aspect isn’t in play but, however future-proofs the plate for clever transportation system (ITS) integration down the road as effectively for potential fee choices.
Why have a brand new plate?
Based on the ministry, the concept behind introducing the brand new plate design in what is actually a pilot mission for it’s to simply differentiate new emissions-free autos from inner combustion engined ones.
Within the first section, its use is solely just for battery-electric (all-electric) autos, as hybrids, PHEVs or ICE autos is not going to have entry to it. The ministry stated that having the plate on EVs will support hearth/emergency companies in figuring out the character of the car, making certain an acceptable response in accidents.
Who will/can use this particular EV plate?
As acknowledged earlier, the JPJePlate can solely be used for fully-electric autos, and it’s non-obligatory for EV homeowners for now. The ideo is in fact to ultimately have the EV-specific plate be made obligatory for all new EVs registered within the nation, however a lot will depend upon the pilot mission and response to the plate.
As of in the present day, September 9, 2024, the JPePlate is obtainable for reserving on the highway transport division’s (JPJ) jpjeplate.jpj.gov.my web site.
As of now, registrations for brand spanking new EV plates are solely by the varied OEM automotive firms retailing Evs or enterprise companions appointed for it, with purposes being made on-line by way of a devoted RPK portal or app.
Moreover, homeowners of present EVs which have already been registered may have the choice of switching to the JPJePlate for his or her car ranging from November, with registration of curiosity already open for it.
First step in direction of standardised plates for all new vehicles sooner or later?
That’s the final concept, however this will probably be effectively down the highway. On the briefing, the ministry revealed that Malaysia is amongst 5% of the international locations left utilizing conventional plates globally, and it’s trying to step by step transfer away from that.
The initiative to introduce the brand new plate is geared toward exploring the eventual standardisation of the licence plate for all new autos registered in Malaysia, successfully eliminating fancy/non-regulation plates and lowering car cloning alternatives, amongst different issues.
If it will get to the purpose that adoption turns into uniform throughout all powertrain sorts, all new car registrations will sooner or later utilise the JPJeplate, or so goes the plan. Nonetheless, it doesn’t imply that the RPK is obligatory for each car that has been registered and remains to be operating on the highway. Based on the ministry, legacy – as in present – autos will be capable to proceed utilizing the present plate format, that means homeowners of those gained’t should fork out further.
How a lot for it, and what do you get?
As you’d anticipate, there’s price concerned. The JPJePlate is priced at RM98, and for that outlay, you get a entrance (RFID-equipped) and rear aluminium plate in addition to a 3rd licence plate within the type of a safety sticker hooked up to the windshield.
Additionally containing a RAIN RFID chip and a QR code, the IDeStix has the identical performance because the entrance plate, providing an additional layer of identification safety – it’s non-removable, and will probably be destroyed ought to there be an try to take away it.
Handal Ceria is the native vendor appointed to challenge the plate, so all the technique of stamping and supply of the JPJePlate goes by it within the pilot section.As of now, registrations for brand spanking new EV plates are solely by the varied OEM automotive firms retailing Evs or enterprise companions appointed for it, with purposes being made on-line by way of a devoted RPK portal or app.
As soon as the applying is processed, the corporate states that plate could be delivered within the following methods:
- Commonplace supply – one to 2 days for Peninsular Malaysia, three to 4 days for East Malaysia (no further cost, included in price of plate).
- Categorical on demand supply – orders made earlier than 10am will probably be despatched out on the identical day (further price, relying on distance).
- Self-collection – from the Handal Ceria workplace in Cyberjaya.
On the briefing, it was acknowledged that one of the best time to submit purposes for registration numbers which might be already readily available needs to be 5 days earlier than supply of the car to the client. For operating numbers, purposes could be made as soon as the eDaftar is finished, utilizing the provisional registration.
Set up course of
Affixing the JPJePlate, together with the windshield sticker, is carried out by the car retailer or enterprise companion (which suggests self-collection, if chosen, needs to be carried out by the latter’s designated employees).
Two sorts of fitment have been authorised for the set up of the RPK. The proposed one is to have the plates hooked up to the car with safety screws to the bumper or the plate holder base – this, Handal Ceria stated, is the advisable selection in making certain the best stage of safety in opposition to theft, as a result of it could make the plate troublesome to take away.
The opposite is in fact the normal route, of utilizing a 52 x 11 cm plate holder that the RPK could be inserted into. This leeway for attachment is being given as a result of suggestions has indicated that some car homeowners worry some injury from the set up, however actually, there’s nothing an excellent screw can’t resolve. It’s not onerous to think about that given their novelty, at the least within the fast future, fairly a lot of RPKs might effectively be liberated in vehicles parked in unattended places.
As soon as fastened on the car, pictures should be taken of the fitment (entrance, rear and windscreen) and uploaded to the registration part of the RPK on-line portal/app. That is to make sure that the fitment is completed and carried out appropriately. The corporate stated the approval course of subsequent to the picture submission is not going to take lengthy.
Relating to a substitute RPK ought to the car be broken in an accident and require a brand new unit, the applying course of for the substitute is identical as per new registrations.
So, there you have got it, the lowdown on the brand new JPJePlate for EVs. What do you consider the RPK? Do you just like the route being taken, or do you continue to desire the present car registration plate design?
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