The transport ministry has launched the new particular licence plate (RPK, or rekaan plat khas) particularly for electrical automobiles, with transport minister Anthony Loke formally introducing the JPJePlate in Cyberjaya earlier this morning.
The brand new JPJePlate is just not an EV quantity plate collection (as in ‘EV 1’ to ‘EV 9999’) however moderately a particular 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” collection quantity plate, particularly for fully-electric automobiles. Bidding opened immediately and ends on September 13.
Unbiased of that, quantity plates underneath the present automobile registration system (for instance, V prefix for WP, B for Selangor and so forth) can be utilized with the JPJePlate, as will be seen within the picture exampls, however the plate itself is just for EVs. 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, however tailored for Malaysia
How so? Properly, as will be seen within the photos, the brand new RPK incorporates a new font. That’s as a result of it doesn’t have lettering affixed to it, as an alternative 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. By the way, the font in use is similar as that in Germany.
On the left hand aspect 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 probably come into play properly into the long run.
When you’re pondering the design aspect appears very European, properly, 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 automobile 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 properly for potential cost choices.
Why have a brand new plate?
In accordance with the ministry, the thought behind introducing the brand new plate design in what is actually a pilot challenge for it’s to simply differentiate new emissions-free automobiles from inside combustion engined ones.
Within the first part, its use is solely just for battery-electric (all-electric) automobiles, as hybrids, PHEVs or ICE automobiles won’t have entry to it. The ministry mentioned that having the plate on EVs will help hearth/emergency providers in figuring out the character of the automobile, guaranteeing an acceptable response throughout accidents.
Who will/can use this particular EV plate?
As acknowledged earlier, the JPJePlate can solely be used for fully-electric automobiles, and it’s non-obligatory for EV house owners for now. The thought is after all to ultimately have the EV-specific plate be made necessary for all new EVs registered within the nation, however a lot will depend upon the pilot challenge and response to the plate.
As of immediately, September 9, 2024, the JPePlate is obtainable for reserving on the highway transport division’s (JPJ) jpjeplate.jpj.gov.my web site.
Nonetheless, purposes for the brand new EV plate can solely be made by the assorted OEM automobile corporations retailing EVs or appointed enterprise companions, being made on-line by way of the devoted JPJ web site.
Moreover, house owners of present EVs which have already been registered can have the choice of switching to the JPJePlate for his or her automobile ranging from November, with registration of curiosity already open for it.
First step in the direction of standardised plates for all new automobiles sooner or later?
That’s the final concept, however this will likely be properly 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 seeking to step by step transfer away from that.
The initiative to introduce the brand new plate is aimed toward exploring the eventual standardisation of the licence plate for all new automobiles registered in Malaysia, successfully eliminating fancy/non-regulation plates and lowering automobile cloning alternatives, amongst different issues.
If it will get to the purpose that adoption turns into uniform throughout all powertrain varieties, all new automobile registrations will someday utilise the JPJeplate, or so goes the plan. Nonetheless, it doesn’t imply that the RPK is necessary for each automobile that has been registered and remains to be operating on the highway. In accordance with the ministry, legacy – as in present – automobiles will have the ability to proceed utilizing the present plate format, which means house owners of those received’t should fork out further.
How a lot for it, and what do you get?
As you’d count on, there may be 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 connected 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 extra layer of identification safety – it’s non-removable, and will likely be destroyed ought to there be an try and take away it.
Handal Ceria is the native vendor appointed to challenge the plate, so your entire technique of stamping and supply of the JPJePlate goes via it within the pilot part.
As soon as the applying is processed, the corporate states that plate will be delivered within the following methods:
- Normal 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 likely be despatched out on the identical day (extra 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 must be 5 days earlier than supply of the automobile to the shopper. For operating numbers, purposes will be made as soon as the eDaftar is completed, utilizing the provisional registration.
Set up course of
Affixing the JPJePlate, together with the windshield sticker, is carried out by the automobile retailer or enterprise associate (which implies self-collection, if chosen, needs to be carried out by the latter’s designated employees).
Two forms of fitment have been authorized for the set up of the RPK. The proposed one is to have the plates connected to the automobile with safety screws to the bumper or the plate holder base – this, Handal Ceria mentioned, is the really helpful alternative in guaranteeing the very best degree of safety in opposition to theft, as a result of it will make the plate troublesome to take away.
The opposite is after all the standard route, of utilizing a 52 x 11 cm plate holder that the RPK will be inserted into. This leeway for attachment is being given as a result of suggestions has indicated that some automobile house owners concern some injury from the set up, however actually, there’s nothing a superb screw can’t resolve. It’s not onerous to think about that given their novelty, a minimum of within the instant future, fairly plenty of RPKs might properly be liberated in automobiles parked in unattended areas.
As soon as fastened on the automobile, photos should be taken of the fitment (entrance, rear and windscreen) and uploaded to the registration part of the devoted web site. That is to make sure that the fitment is completed and carried out accurately. The corporate mentioned the approval course of subsequent to the picture submission won’t take lengthy.
When you’re questioning if the windshield sticker will have an effect on the set up of window movie tint past
Relating to a alternative RPK ought to the automobile be broken in an accident and require a brand new unit, the applying course of for the alternative is similar as per new registrations.
So, there you could have it, the lowdown on the brand new JPJePlate for EVs. What do you consider the RPK? Do you just like the path being taken, or do you continue to choose the present automobile registration plate design?
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