May be in some states there are separates sequential license plates for EVs,
otherwise there is a process for transfering license plates to another vehicle:
21.245 Special License Plate Transfers (CVC §5110) Special License Plates may remain on a vehicle being transferred if the license plate owner of record releases his/her priority and the new owner wishes to retain the license plates. In addition to the usual transfer requirements shown in...
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