Reviver is set to introduce its digital license plates in Michigan by the second quarter of next year.
The company was founded by Neville Boston in 2009 and currently offers its digital license plates in California and Arizona but legislative hurdles have prevented it from moving into other states.
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However, during a recent interview with Car and Driver, Boston said the Rplates will soon be available in Michigan, a few years after his team met with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson at an auto show to discuss the plates. With the legislation now updated, the Rplates just need to be integrated with the Secretary of State’s systems and databases.
While the primary purpose of the plates is to display the registration of a vehicle, owners can also display their own messages. The plate can also warn people if the vehicle has been stolen and if states want, can even display Amber and Silver Alerts to broadcast information about missing individuals.
Two variants of the digital plate are available. The basic Rplate is sold for $499 with a five-year battery and requires an annual fee of $55 or $4.99 a month to be paid. Alternatively, it can be purchased for $17.95 a month for 36 months. Also on offer is the Rlate Pro that includes a built-in GPS system and priced at $599 plus $75 a year or $6.99 a month.
Reviver believes that between eight and 10 other states could approve the plate in 2021, including Georgia and Texas. There are currently just over 4000 Rplates in use across California and Arizona.
