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 quite 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 plates, particularly for fully-electric automobiles. Bidding opened right this moment and ends on September 13.
Impartial 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, nevertheless it must 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 will be seen within the photographs, the brand new RPK includes 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 present 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 nicely into the long run.
In case you’re considering the design ingredient appears to be like very European, nicely, that’s as a result of it’s. The RPK, measuring 11 cm tall and 52 cm large, 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 working a GS1 UHF Gen2 protocol, working within the 860 MHz to 930 MHz UHF vary. The RFID ingredient isn’t in play but, however future-proofs the plate for clever transportation system (ITS) integration down the road as nicely for doable cost choices.
Why have a brand new plate?
In response to the ministry, the thought behind introducing the brand new plate design in what is actually a pilot mission for it’s to simply differentiate new emissions-free automobiles from inner combustion engined ones.
Within the first section, its use is solely just for battery-electric (all-electric) automobiles, as hybrids, PHEVs or ICE automobiles is not going to have entry to it. The ministry stated that having the plate on EVs will assist hearth/emergency providers in figuring out the character of the automobile, making certain an acceptable response in accidents.
Who will/can use this particular EV plate?
As said earlier, the JPJePlate can solely be used for fully-electric automobiles, and it’s elective for EV homeowners for now. The ideo is in fact to finally have the EV-specific plate be made necessary for all new EVs registered within the nation, however a lot will rely upon the pilot mission and response to the plate.
As of right this moment, September 9, 2024, the JPePlate is accessible for reserving on the street transport division’s (JPJ) jpjeplate.jpj.gov.my web site.
As of now, registrations for brand spanking new EV plates are solely by way of the varied OEM automotive corporations retailing Evs or enterprise companions appointed for it, with purposes being made on-line through a devoted RPK portal or app.
Moreover, homeowners of current EVs which have already been registered may 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 vehicles sooner or later?
That’s the overall concept, however this will probably be nicely down the street. 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 steadily 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 working on the street. In response to the ministry, legacy – as in current – automobiles will have the ability to proceed utilizing the present plate format, which means homeowners of those gained’t need to fork out further.
How a lot for it, and what do you get?
As you’d anticipate, there may be value 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 extra 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 difficulty the plate, so the complete technique of stamping and supply of the JPJePlate goes by way of it within the pilot section.As of now, registrations for brand spanking new EV plates are solely by way of the varied OEM automotive corporations retailing Evs or enterprise companions appointed for it, with purposes being made on-line through a devoted RPK portal or app.
As soon as the appliance is processed, the corporate states that plate will be delivered within the following methods:
- Customary supply – one to 2 days for Peninsular Malaysia, three to 4 days for East Malaysia (no further cost, included in value of plate).
- Specific on demand supply – orders made earlier than 10am will probably be despatched out on the identical day (extra value, relying on distance).
- Self-collection – from the Handal Ceria workplace in Cyberjaya.
On the briefing, it was said that the very best time to submit purposes for registration numbers which might be already available needs to be 5 days earlier than supply of the automobile to the client. For working 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, must be carried out by the latter’s designated workers).
Two forms of fitment have been accredited for the set up of the RPK. The proposed one is to have the plates hooked up to the automobile with safety screws to the bumper or the plate holder base – this, Handal Ceria stated, is the beneficial selection in making certain the best stage of safety in opposition to theft, as a result of it might make the plate troublesome to take away.
The opposite is in fact 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 homeowners worry some harm from the set up, however actually, there’s nothing a superb screw can’t clear up. It’s not exhausting to think about that given their novelty, at the very least within the rapid future, fairly numerous RPKs might nicely be liberated in vehicles parked in unattended areas.
As soon as mounted on the automobile, photographs need to 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 accurately. The corporate stated the approval course of subsequent to the picture submission is not going to take lengthy.
Concerning a alternative RPK ought to the automobile be broken in an accident and require a brand new unit, the appliance course of for the alternative is identical as per new registrations.
So, there you may 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 want the present automobile registration plate design?
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