WISCONSIN — New legislation requires EV Hybrid stickers for Wisconsin drivers who own electric and hybrid vehicles.

New legislation requires EV Hybrid stickers for Wisconsin drivers who own electric and hybrid vehicles. (Photo courtesy of WisDOT)

A black and orange “EV Hybrid” sticker must be attached to each license plate issued for an electric or hybrid vehicle.

The sticker law was passed in 2023 to help first responders quickly identify a car with electric components.

For standard-sized license plates, the sticker should be placed on the upper right corner of each plate, to the right of the bolt holes.

For standard-sized license plates, the sticker should be placed on the upper right corner of each plate, to the right of the bolt holes. (Photo courtesy of WisDOT)

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will send them to electric and hybrid owners. Any Wisconsinite who owns an electric or hybrid vehicle and holds a valid registration should receive a sticker by June.

As of summer 2024, any Wisconsinite who applies for a title and registration for a new electric or hybrid vehicle will receive the necessary sticker with their new plates. This includes those who purchase their vehicle at a dealership. Should someone purchase an electric or hybrid vehicle before then, a sticker will be mailed to them.

WisDOT said there is no need to contact the DMV to obtain a sticker.

WisDOT said there were about 146,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in Wisconsin in 2023.