EV Printed Number Plates give you a fully road legal, flat printed plate finished with the official green EV flash — the straightforward, budget-friendly way to show your car is electric without paying for a raised or gel finish.
These are the same style of classic flat printed plates fitted to most cars on the road, built to the same DVLA-approved specification, with the green identifier strip and optional “EV” lettering added to the left-hand side exactly as the regulations allow.
If you want the simplest, most affordable way to get compliant EV plates without upgrading to 4D, 4D gel or 3D gel, EV printed number plates are built for exactly that.
Why Choose EV Printed Number Plates?
EV printed number plates suit drivers who want a clean, no-fuss plate that clearly identifies their car as electric, without paying extra for a raised or glossy finish. The flat printed format is the most widely fitted style in the UK, so it’s a safe, familiar choice that still looks smart on any vehicle.
They’re also the quickest and most affordable way to add the green flash to a car that’s just gone electric, or to replace an existing plate that doesn’t yet carry the EV identifier.
Who Are EV Printed Plates Best For?
• Drivers who’ve just switched to an EV and want compliant plates fitted quickly
• Anyone who wants the green flash without paying for a premium finish
• Fleet and lease vehicles where a simple, standard finish is preferred
• Drivers replacing a damaged, faded or lost plate who want to add the EV badge at the same time
If you’d like a bolder look to go with your EV badge, you may prefer our EV 4D Number Plates, EV 4D Gel Number Plates or EV 3D Gel Number Plates instead.
Premium Build Quality
Every EV printed number plate is made in-house using DVLA-approved materials, with the green flash and any EV lettering applied to the correct size, position and reflectivity. Each plate is checked before dispatch to keep the finish sharp and consistent.
Are EV Printed Number Plates Road Legal?
Yes. Our EV printed number plates are manufactured to UK legal requirements, including the correct font, spacing, colours, reflectivity and supplier markings, with the green EV flash applied within DVLA guidelines. PlateBoss is a DVLA-authorised supplier, so every plate meets the required British Standard (BS AU 145e).
Displaying the green flash is optional, not a legal requirement — but it must be applied correctly if you choose to add it, which is exactly what we do on every order.
Fast UK Delivery
• Same day dispatch available
• Free UK tracked delivery
• Optional next day delivery upgrade
• Same day collection available from our Hounslow workshop
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the green EV flash a legal requirement?
No. It’s optional — you can choose to display it or leave it off, but if you do add it, it must meet DVLA’s size and position rules, which every PlateBoss EV printed plate does automatically.
Can hybrid cars use the green EV flash?
No. The green flash is reserved for fully electric vehicles only — plug-in hybrids and other part-electric vehicles aren’t eligible to display it.
What’s the difference between printed and gel EV badges?
Printed is a flat, screen-printed green flash — the most affordable option. Gel and 4D badges sit slightly raised for a more premium look. All are fully compliant; it’s purely a style and budget choice.
Complete Your Plate Setup
EV Printed Number Plates are the simplest way to get compliant electric vehicle plates. If you’d like a more premium look with the same green flash badge, take a look at our EV 4D Number Plates, EV 4D Gel Number Plates, EV 3D Gel Number Plates or EV Retro Number Plates.
