Can a Beijing gasoline vehicle quota be switched back after converting to an electric vehicle quota?
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Yes, it can be switched back. According to Beijing's current policy, vehicle owners only need to schedule an appointment for license plate conversion through the Internet Traffic Safety Comprehensive Service Management Platform or the Traffic Management 12123 mobile app, and then visit the designated location to complete the relevant procedures. The new Beijing vehicle quota policy is as follows: 1. Core content: In addition to the existing methods of participating in the regular quota lottery and new energy vehicle quota waiting list as an individual, the policy now includes a new method of quota allocation based on "car-free families" through lottery and point ranking. The policy also favors "car-free families" by granting them significantly higher winning rates in the regular quota lottery and larger new energy vehicle quota allocations compared to individuals, prioritizing the car ownership needs of "car-free families." This is the most significant aspect of the policy adjustment. 2. Increased quotas: The policy has adjusted the timing of quota applications and allocations. Instead of six allocations per year, there will now be three allocations: new energy vehicle quotas in May, and regular quotas in June and December.
I've specifically studied Beijing's license plate quota policy. Once you switch from a gasoline vehicle to an electric vehicle, the nature of your quota changes. Your original regular passenger car license plate quota will automatically be converted to a new energy vehicle (NEV) type in the system once you register an electric vehicle. The key point is that this conversion is one-way and irreversible, like spilt water that can't be taken back. I've seen many friends who thought they could switch back to gasoline vehicles anytime, only to find themselves helpless when they actually needed one. The biggest advantage of a gasoline vehicle quota is its compatibility - it allows you to choose either electric or gasoline vehicles. So if you're really considering switching to an electric car, I suggest carefully thinking about your vehicle needs for the next five years first, so you won't regret having no way back later.
Last year, my neighbor swapped his gasoline car quota for an electric vehicle (EV). After driving it for over a year, he wanted to switch back to a gasoline car, only to find himself in a tough spot. The current policies are very strict—once you change the type of your vehicle quota, it's irreversible, much like choosing a credit card installment plan with no option to alter it later. Unless your household has multiple quotas, this decision should be made very carefully. While EVs save on fuel costs, gasoline cars are more convenient for long-distance travel. If you frequently go on long trips or enjoy road trips, keeping your gasoline car quota offers more flexibility. After all, even the fastest EV charging can't match the speed of refueling a gasoline car.
