Fwd: Vintage white-and-green license plate returns to "Keep WA Evergreen"

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Grace Reamer

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Mar 11, 2026, 2:38:02 PM (4 days ago) Mar 11
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It’s finally here! The new Washington EV license plate will be available next month! 


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Date: March 11, 2026 at 8:02:20 AM PDT
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Subject: Vintage white-and-green license plate returns to "Keep WA Evergreen"


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March 11, 2026

What’s old is new again: Vintage white-and-green license plate returns to "Keep WA Evergreen"

Sign up by April 3 for a chance to buy one of the first 25 plates

The Washington departments of Commerce and Licensing are teaming up to renew a popular white-and-green vintage license plate design from the 1970s. The specialty design, now called the "Keep WA Evergreen" plate, is available for purchase with fee revenue going to electric vehicle charging projects.

Commerce will hold a random drawing to determine who can buy the "Keep WA Evergreen" plates with assigned numbers one through 25.

The lottery selection is to determine the first 25 numbers but does not cover costs for buying and renewing the plate. Selected individuals will be responsible for all costs, listed in detail on the licensing webpage, including initial purchase fees and annual renewal fees.

How to participate:

  • To participate in the random drawing, complete this form by April 3.
  • No financial information (such as a credit card or bank account number) is needed to participate in the drawing.
  • The drawing for the first 25 plates will take place on April 7, and winners will be notified via email.
  • Selected individuals will then be contacted by DOL with information on buying the plate with their assigned number
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Design of the new Keep WA Evergreen. Selected buyers will get a plate with a number 1 through 25.

The plate emphasizes the state’s tradition of energy independence, technology innovation and leadership in electric vehicles by highlighting "EV" in the design. Winners will be able to show their support for electric vehicles by being one of the first drivers in Washington to display the plate.

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Paul G.

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Mar 12, 2026, 6:08:09 PM (3 days ago) Mar 12
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Does one have to have an EV to run the vintage white-and-green plate? The Slate isn’t available yet, but I am eyeing one. 

Paul G.


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Grace Reamer

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Mar 12, 2026, 7:02:02 PM (3 days ago) Mar 12
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As far as I know, anyone can get the vintage EVergreen plate, but proceeds still go to the charging installation fund. 

Grace


On Mar 12, 2026, at 3:08 PM, 'Paul G.' via SEVA Email List <SEVA...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Does one have to have an EV to run the vintage white-and-green plate? The Slate isn’t available yet, but I am eyeing one. 

kdb...@aol.com

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Mar 13, 2026, 2:18:55 AM (3 days ago) Mar 13
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That is really cool!  Green and white = retro ciry!

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Larry Ryan

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Mar 13, 2026, 4:11:01 PM (2 days ago) Mar 13
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I entered the "sweepstakes" and it asked for plate number and VIN last 8. That should assure them that it would go on a Fuel Type E.  

-Larry

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Paul Kahle

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Mar 13, 2026, 7:13:16 PM (2 days ago) Mar 13
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Sems I must have missed something but I don't see any restriction on what type of car you have to put these plates on.  Could you put this EV plate on an ICE vehicle?

PK

Grace Reamer

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Mar 13, 2026, 8:52:18 PM (2 days ago) Mar 13
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Yes, Paul, as far as I can see from the announcement, this plate can go on any vehicle registered in Washington. I would love to have ICE owners pay for this plate and support EV adoption! And I hope EV owners who also have an ICE or hybrid will put the EVergreen plate on both vehicles. 

Grace



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