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 sequence (as in ‘EV 1’ to ‘EV 9999’) however quite a particular licence plate design, totally 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 automobiles. Bidding opened at this time 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, nevertheless it needs to be for an EV. Most significantly, the presentation format for the plate is totally different, as highlighted throughout a particular briefing on it by the ministry some time again.
Euro-style
How so? Properly, as may be seen within the photos, the brand new RPK contains 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 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 doubtless come into play effectively into the longer term.
In the event you’re considering the design factor seems very European, effectively, that’s as a result of it’s. The RPK, measuring 11 cm tall and 52 cm broad, 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 working a GS1 UHF Gen2 protocol, working within the 860 MHz to 930 MHz UHF vary. The RFID factor isn’t in play but, however future-proofs the plate for clever transportation system (ITS) integration down the road as effectively for doable fee choices.
Why have a brand new plate?
In response to the ministry, the concept behind introducing the brand new plate design in what is basically a pilot challenge for it’s to simply differentiate new emissions-free automobiles from inner combustion engined ones.
Within the first part, its use is only just for battery-electric (all-electric) automobiles, as hybrids, PHEVs or ICE automobiles is not going to have entry to it. The ministry mentioned that having the plate on EVs will help 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 automobiles, and it’s optionally available for EV homeowners for now. The ideo is after all to finally have the EV-specific plate be made obligatory for all new EVs registered within the nation, however a lot will depend upon the pilot challenge and response to the plate.
As of at this time, 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 new EV plates are solely via the assorted OEM automobile corporations 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 current EVs which have already been registered could 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 the direction of standardised plates for all new vehicles sooner or later?
That’s the final thought, however this will probably be effectively down the street. On the briefing, the ministry revealed that Malaysia is amongst 5% of the nations left utilizing conventional plates globally, and it’s trying to progressively 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 decreasing 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 in the future 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 working on the street. In response to the ministry, legacy – as in current – automobiles will be capable of proceed utilizing the present plate format, that means homeowners of those received’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 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 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 the complete strategy of stamping and supply of the JPJePlate goes via it within the pilot part.As of now, registrations for brand new EV plates are solely via the assorted OEM automobile corporations 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 may 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 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 are already readily available needs to be 5 days earlier than supply of the car to the shopper. For working numbers, purposes may 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 car retailer or enterprise companion (which implies self-collection, if chosen, needs to be carried out by the latter’s designated workers).
Two sorts of fitment have been authorised for the set up of the RPK. The proposed one is to have the plates connected to the car with safety screws to the bumper or the plate holder base – this, Handal Ceria mentioned, is the really useful selection in making certain the very best stage of safety towards theft, as a result of it might make the plate tough to take away.
The opposite is after all the normal route, of utilizing a 52 x 11 cm plate holder that the RPK may be inserted into. This leeway for attachment is being given as a result of suggestions has indicated that some car homeowners concern some injury from the set up, however actually, there’s nothing a great screw can’t clear up. It’s not exhausting to think about that given their novelty, at the very least within the speedy future, fairly plenty of RPKs might effectively be liberated in vehicles parked in unattended places.
As soon as mounted on the car, photos 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 mentioned the approval course of subsequent to the picture submission is not going to take lengthy.
Concerning a alternative RPK ought to the car 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 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 want the present car registration plate design?
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