On November 4th, 2024, Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan announced the introduction of green ‘flash’ registration plates for zero-emission vehicles. The green flash plates will identify a vehicle as zero-emission, giving them unique visibility and promoting the green transition on our roads.
The tailored registration plates will look the same as existing plates, but have an added green ‘flash’ or stripe denoting the vehicle’s zero-emission status. The green flash will be on the right-hand side of the plate, mirroring the European Union blue stripe on the left side. The usual figures and county identifiers will remain unchanged.
Below, we take a look at everything you need to know about the new Green Flash number plates, and how you can get yours when you purchase your electric vehicle from Windsor Motors in Dublin, Wicklow, Louth, or Galway.
1. When will the new plates come into circulation
The new green flash number plates for certain Electric Vehicles will begin appearing on Irish roads, and in Windsor Motor dealerships, from July 1st 2025
2. What vehicles can use the new Green Flash number plates?
The new green flash plates are exclusively for 100% electric cars.
Vehicles such as the New Nissan Leaf, Nissan Ariya, Renault 5, Renault Megane, Renault Scenic, Opel Grandland Electric, Opel Mokka e, Peugeot E-308, Peugeot E-3008, Citroën ë-C3, Mazda MX-30 All-electric, and the Dacia Spring will all be eligible for the new green flash plate when purchased from your local Windsor Motors.
3. Are the new green flash plates mandatory for electric car owners?
No, the new plates are not optional. When you are registering your new electric vehicle from Windsor Motors, you can request the new green flash plate from your Sales Advisor.
4. I already own an Electric vehicle. Can I get a green flash plate?
Yes, you can request a new green flahs plate for any existing electric vehicle.providing it qualifies. A change of plate may incur a cost to the owner.
5. Do any other countries have a similar system in place?
Yes, countries across Europe, including Germany, Norway and the United Kingdom, have similar arrangements, with plates on zero-emission vehicles bearing either a green flash, the letter ‘E’ for electric, or a green badge or border.
6. Is the new green flash plate exclusively for cars?
No, all categories of vehicles, such as cars, motorbikes, vans, buses and trucks that are zero-emission at the tailpipe will be permitted to carry the new green ‘flash’.
Get in touch with your local Windsor Motors, where one of our trusted Sales Advisors will be able to assist you in viewing, test driving, and registering your new Electric Vehicle.
With New Electric Vehicles from Nissan, Renault, Dacia, Peugeot, Opel, Citroën, and Mazda, Windsor Motors is the home of Electric Vehicles in Ireland.
