Can a C2 driver's license drive Wuling Hongguang Mini?

[Lopez]

A C2 driver's license can drive the Wuling Hongguang Mini, as it is a micro electric vehicle under the Wuling brand. Holders of a C2 driver's license are permitted to drive small and micro automatic passenger vehicles, as well as light and micro automatic cargo vehicles. Specifically, small automatic vehicles refer to those with a total mass not exceeding 4.5 tons, seating no more than 9 people, and a vehicle length not exceeding 6 meters. According to the first provision of the reply from the Legislative Affairs Office of the State Council in the document 'Understanding and Application Issues Concerning Certain Legal Provisions of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China and Its Implementing Regulations,' driving a motor vehicle that does not match the permitted vehicle type of the driver's license will result in a one-time deduction of 12 points, a fine ranging from 200 to 2,000 yuan, and may also include detention for up to 15 days. According to the 'Motor Vehicle Driver's License Business Work Standards' issued by the public security department, motor vehicle driver's licenses are implemented with a hierarchical system. Therefore, driver's licenses are divided into 15 levels: A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, D, E, F, M, N, and P. The permitted vehicle types for each different level of driver's license are as follows: A1 driver's license permits driving large passenger vehicles; A2 driver's license permits driving tractors, heavy and medium-sized full trailers, and semi-trailer combinations; A3 driver's license permits driving city buses with a capacity of 10 or more passengers; B1 driver's license permits driving heavy passenger vehicles; C1 driver's license permits driving small and micro passenger vehicles, etc.; C3 driver's license permits driving low-speed cargo vehicles (originally four-wheel agricultural transport vehicles); C4 driver's license permits driving three-wheeled vehicles (originally three-wheeled agricultural transport vehicles); M-type driver's license permits driving wheeled self-propelled machinery; N-type driver's license permits driving trolleybuses; P-type driver's license permits driving trams.

[StCaleb]

I think this question is quite common. I've been driving the Wuling Hongguang MINI for over a year now. It's a small electric vehicle, usually with an automatic transmission. The C2 driver's license is specifically for driving small automatic transmission cars, so it's completely fine. I drive it in a big city where parking is convenient and it's fuel-efficient, making it great for beginners too. However, when buying the car, make sure to confirm that the model is automatic transmission to avoid mistakenly getting a manual transmission version. Electric vehicles are popular now, and the MINI's range is sufficient for city use. I recommend young people to give it a try, but don't forget to check the validity of your driver's license and insurance status. Pay attention to safe charging points while driving and maintain the vehicle well to avoid accidents.