What is the e-sticker?
Like German electric cars, electric cars registered abroad can benefit from special privileges. These privileges require labelling in the form of an e-sticker.
The advantages for users of the vehicles are as follows:
- The parking of vehicles on public roads or paths and the associated charges,
- the use of specially designated public roads, paths or parts thereof,
- the granting of exemptions from transit bans
The above benefits are only valid if they are appropriately signposted or arranged.
Who gets the e-sticker?
Electric cars with foreign registration may be fitted with a sticker in Germany in accordance with Section 11 of the Vehicle Licensing Ordinance.
If the vehicle already has a licence plate issued abroad or a sticker confirming its classification as an electric car, no e-sticker is required.
Which vehicles are entitled to a blue e-sticker?
Vehicles within the meaning of the Electric Mobility Act:
- Battery electric vehicles (BEV)
- Fuel cell vehicles (FCEV)
- Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV)
Additional requirements for plug-in hybrid vehicles:
- carbon dioxide emissions of no more than 50 grams per kilometre driven or
- a range in purely electric mode of at least 40 kilometres. (At least 30 kilometres for first registrations before 2018)
What is required to obtain an e-sticker?
One of the following documents must be submitted:
- Registration certificate part I or
- Certificate of Conformity (CoC) or
- another document suitable as proof
What does the e-sticker look like?
The electric sticker for foreign vehicles has the following features:
- it is only available in blue colour and is surrounded by a black border,
- The large "E" in black stands for electric drive,
- the text field for the licence plate is white,
- On the left-hand side of the "E" is a small symbol of an electric car.
Where is the e-sticker available?
The sticker can be obtained from us via the online form, from the registration authorities or from a body recognised to carry out exhaust emission tests.
Where must the e-sticker be affixed?
The e-sticker is affixed to the rear window of the vehicle so that it is clearly visible.
How long is the e-sticker valid for?
The sticker remains valid for the entire service life of the vehicle as long as neither the engine nor the emission standard of the vehicle or the licence plate number change.
This means that no annual renewal is required.
Can I enter the low emission zones with the e-sticker?
An environmental badge is also required for vehicles with an E badge or foreign E licence plate to enter the environmental zone!
Fill in the form and conveniently buy an e-sticker online
You can have the e-sticker for your vehicle registered abroad sent to you here.