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 shouldn’t be an EV quantity plate collection (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” collection quantity plates, particularly for fully-electric automobiles. Bidding opened right this moment and ends on September 13.
Impartial of that, quantity plates below the present automobile registration system (for instance, V prefix for WP, B for Selangor and many others) can be utilized with the JPJePlate, nevertheless it 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? Effectively, as will be seen within the photos, 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 prevailing 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 probably come into play effectively into the long run.
For those who’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 broad, 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 effectively for doable fee choices.
Why have a brand new plate?
In keeping with the ministry, the thought behind introducing the brand new plate design in what is actually a pilot undertaking for it’s to simply differentiate new emissions-free automobiles from inner combustion engined ones.
Within the first section, 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 assist fireplace/emergency providers in figuring out the character of the automobile, guaranteeing an applicable 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 non-obligatory for EV house owners for now. The ideo 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 rely upon the pilot undertaking 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 new EV plates are solely by the varied OEM automotive firms retailing Evs or enterprise companions appointed for it, with functions being made on-line by way of a devoted RPK portal or app.
Moreover, house owners 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 might be effectively 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 seeking 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 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 sorts, all new automobile registrations will sooner or later utilise the JPJeplate, or so goes the plan. Nevertheless, it doesn’t imply that the RPK is necessary for each automobile that has been registered and remains to be operating on the street. In keeping with the ministry, legacy – as in current – automobiles will be capable of proceed utilizing the present plate format, that means house owners of those received’t need to fork out further.
How a lot for it, and what do you get?
As you’d count on, there’s 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 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 might be destroyed ought to there be an try to take away it.
Handal Ceria is the native vendor appointed to problem the plate, so the complete technique of stamping and supply of the JPJePlate goes by it within the pilot section.As of now, registrations for brand new EV plates are solely by the varied OEM automotive firms retailing Evs or enterprise companions appointed for it, with functions being made on-line by way of 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).
- Categorical on demand supply – orders made earlier than 10am might be despatched out on the identical day (further value, relying on distance).
- Self-collection – from the Handal Ceria workplace in Cyberjaya.
On the briefing, it was acknowledged that the most effective time to submit functions for registration numbers which are already available needs to be 5 days earlier than supply of the automobile to the shopper. For operating numbers, functions will 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 automobile retailer or enterprise companion (which suggests self-collection, if chosen, needs to be carried out by the latter’s designated employees).
Two kinds of fitment have been accredited 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 advisable alternative in guaranteeing the very best stage of safety in opposition to theft, as a result of it might make the plate troublesome to take away.
The opposite is after all the normal 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 worry some injury from the set up, however actually, there’s nothing a superb screw can’t clear up. It’s not arduous to think about that given their novelty, at the very least within the quick future, fairly various RPKs might effectively be liberated in vehicles parked in unattended places.
As soon as mounted on the automobile, photos 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 achieved 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 automobile be broken in an accident and require a brand new unit, the appliance course of for the alternative is similar as per new registrations.
So, there you’ve got it, the lowdown on the brand new JPJePlate for EVs. What do you consider the RPK? Do you just like the course being taken, or do you continue to desire the present automobile registration plate design?
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