Steeler75 Posted June 4, 2013 at 02:52 AM Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 at 02:52 AM Bought my Energi 10 days ago and I'm already biting at the bit to get the HOV stickers. Need plates before sending in the application :( How long does the process take and is there a consensus about where is the best location to place them on the Energi to be in compliance yet not damage the paint?Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregKet1 Posted June 4, 2013 at 04:32 AM Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 at 04:32 AM Weird thing: I just received my pink slip but the plates haven't showed up yet. First time that they have been delivered separately, at least for me. I don't think there is any way to mount the stickers without putting them on the plate. You are required to put them on the fenders and bumpers. We get the green stickers which requires 4 on the car. Pollution free cars get white stickers and only require three. Boy will those green stickers go well on my Ruby Red Energi. NOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest drfeltersnatch Posted June 4, 2013 at 05:07 AM Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 at 05:07 AM i bought my car a month ago and still haven't gotten plates yet. seems like its taking forever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regman Posted June 7, 2013 at 02:15 AM Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 at 02:15 AM I got mine in 3 weeks. Call your dealer. The green HOV stickers cost $8.00 and only the first 40,000 will get them. As of March, 10,000 have been issued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest drfeltersnatch Posted June 7, 2013 at 05:07 PM Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 at 05:07 PM i got the plates yesterday, and sent the HOV sticker app in. hopefully since im 3 miles from where they get sent out from ill get em quick. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhyalus Posted June 10, 2013 at 05:43 PM Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 at 05:43 PM In New York, the situation is different. I had to wait until I got my permanent registration (i.e., not the temporary), and I applied at the DMV website. They provide great service which is surprising. The application was answered within a few hours (not the 5 days they warn about), and I will get my free stickers in 7-10 days. https://www.dot.ny.gov/programs/clean-pass R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdhl Posted June 12, 2013 at 05:41 AM Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 at 05:41 AM Picked up my Energi on April 1. Received registration in 4 weeks. Waiting 2 weeks for receipt of the HOV sticker(s).Looking everyday for the sticker but honestly no idea how long Calif is going to take to process the paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeler75 Posted June 13, 2013 at 02:23 AM Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 at 02:23 AM Picked up my Energi on April 1. Received registration in 4 weeks. Waiting 2 weeks for receipt of the HOV sticker(s).Looking everyday for the sticker but honestly no idea how long Calif is going to take to process the paper. Keep us apprised of when you receive it and how you decide where exactly to place them to comply yet not look too bad. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelS Posted June 14, 2013 at 06:00 AM Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 at 06:00 AM Just received my stickers today. It took about 4 weeks from the day I mailed in the app and my 8 bones. I guess I'll have to slap them on. One small green sticker on right side of each bumper. Ugh they are pathetically ugly. Good thing I won't see them from the driving position-- but I am happy(and proud) to have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeler75 Posted June 21, 2013 at 03:06 PM Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 at 03:06 PM Thanks for the update. Still waiting on registration. If you get the chance, please post pics of stickers once applied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest drfeltersnatch Posted June 25, 2013 at 10:15 PM Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 at 10:15 PM they cashed my check a week ago and still nothing. and im in the same town. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regman Posted June 26, 2013 at 10:18 PM Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 at 10:18 PM I got mine in about 3 weeks after I applied. I have a Titanium -are there any places where the stickers should not be placed, other than the obvious like over a sensor. I am mostly concerned about the stickers on the sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenmar Posted June 27, 2013 at 02:27 PM Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 at 02:27 PM You guys should not be waiting so long for your registration. I bought the car on Sunday. My dealer (Capitol Expressway Ford in San Jose) hand-delivered the paperwork to DMV. The dealer FedEx'd a copy of the registration to me, and I got it Wednesday. Mailed off my sticker application this morning (Thursday). Talk to your dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenmar Posted July 16, 2013 at 01:20 AM Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 at 01:20 AM Got my stickers today (7/15/13). Purchased the car 6/23/13. So a bit over three weeks. Again, talk to your dealer when you buy, and insist that they take the paperwork to DMV ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokicat Posted July 18, 2013 at 03:55 AM Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 at 03:55 AM DMV cashed my check on 6/26 and I'm still waiting on the stickers. San Mateo county CA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfandswim Posted August 6, 2013 at 05:03 AM Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 at 05:03 AM Ok get ready for an HOV horror story. I love my car but I am very frustrated that I still don't have my HOV stickers at 6 weeks. Due to an apparent clerical error by the dealer, I won't be getting HOV stickers any time soon. The dealer fouled up the title and registration under propulsion set it to G instead of Q. So now because of this the DMV won't send me the stickers, and it is now my responsibility to fix it. Even though there is NO paper title, it's an electronic title they can't just fix the record at the DMV, and because I financed the car, but paid it off, I have to wait until the bank releases the title to me, then go back to the dealer to get a statement of fact for (reg 256) then send it all back in.... So I probably won't get these stickers for another month at best. When I told the dealer they weren't even apologetic.... I'm actually really pissed that I have to deal with this because its nothing I should have known. Moral of the story....MAKE SURE the dealer doesn't register the car as gas!!!!! My other concern now is if my $1500 CA rebate check will get held up, although I did hear I was approved.... The VIN has the fuel type encoded, so apparently the alternative energy project is better organized against this problem than the DMV is..... So frustrating!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeler75 Posted August 10, 2013 at 07:12 PM Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 at 07:12 PM Update: Just received my HOV stickers in the mail - exactly 4 weeks to the day since application in the mail. Now, where did you folks stick them? Any pics? Thanks. Bought car on 5/25, received plates on 7/12, received stickers 8/10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenmar Posted August 14, 2013 at 08:22 PM Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 at 08:22 PM Here are my stickers. Right rear: Left rear: Front right: Andre07 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towmod Posted September 17, 2013 at 05:27 AM Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 at 05:27 AM Used your back and side locations but think that this front location might be a bit less noticeable.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorjd Posted September 17, 2013 at 10:49 PM Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 at 10:49 PM In Maryland, the dealer can apply for the HOV sticker at time of sale, but most do not know that. I can also go to the MVA online page and complete the form and mail it in (takes a few weeks, but no cost and good through 2017 (I replaced the one picture with a 9/2017 one)): http://www.mva.maryland.gov/About-MVA/INFO/27300/27300-54T.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted September 18, 2013 at 11:43 AM Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 at 11:43 AM (edited) Love that Maryland plate! Here in Georgia there are no stickers, you must get an Alternative Fuel license plate. The process involves the dealer specifying a particular "fuel type" when they send in the registration and the owner also signing an affidavit that they will use an alternative fuel at least 85% of the time. However, if you have a plug-in hybrid (perhaps with the exception of the Volt, presumably because of its range, but I'm not sure about that) our DOT defaults the fuel type back to regular hybrid under the assumption that most people have to commute far enough that they can't meet the 85% test. I know "bizarre". However, the surprising thing is that if the owner takes the initiative to email DOT (the address is publicly posted) and says they can meet the 85% test -- in my case by explaining that I use our subway to commute to work -- you then get an almost immediate response (less than 30 minutes in my case) and the AF plates, You can then drive on the HOV lane without a passenger. BTW, I would rarely do that. I wanted the plate so that everyone behind me would know that, yes, people are driving AF cars! Edited September 18, 2013 at 11:44 AM by markb Taylorjd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseDiaz Posted October 30, 2013 at 05:54 PM Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 at 05:54 PM (edited) Hmm....Well Im in California and purchased my 2014 Energi 11 days ago.....My dealer filled out the form for my HOV sticker and I just signed and they sent it for me....Im a little worried now becuase some of you said that you have to wait for your permanent registration or plates....is my dealer on crack or maybe my dealer is just knows what they are doing? Also, is there a way to check the status of an ap with DMV? Edited October 30, 2013 at 08:38 PM by JesseDiaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalistis Posted October 31, 2013 at 04:52 AM Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 at 04:52 AM Soooo ugly. I'm not sure I'll apply since I don't have a huge commute on freeways, just lots of local street driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD Diver Posted October 31, 2013 at 05:08 AM Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 at 05:08 AM Hmm....Well Im in California and purchased my 2014 Energi 11 days ago.....My dealer filled out the form for my HOV sticker and I just signed and they sent it for me....Im a little worried now becuase some of you said that you have to wait for your permanent registration or plates....is my dealer on crack or maybe my dealer is just knows what they are doing? Also, is there a way to check the status of an ap with DMV?Jesse - there is a guy here from CA (Fat Fusion?) who had a dealer that did the same. He received his in a couple weeks. I, on the other hand, did not have a dealer that did this. I had to wait 4 weeks for my registration and immediately sent out the form. It has been 3 weeks today since I sent it in, and my check has yet to be cashed... :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseDiaz Posted October 31, 2013 at 02:19 PM Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 at 02:19 PM Thanks SD....that calms my mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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