Can Bombardier be licensed in Shanghai?

[DiTyler]

Bombardier can be licensed in Shanghai. Bombardier is classified as a motor vehicle, and according to national regulations, all motorized tricycles must be registered with license plates. Vehicle Inspection: First, take the vehicle to an inspection agency to check its condition. If it passes the inspection, the agency will issue an Motor Vehicle Safety Technical Inspection Report. License Plate Application: The owner needs to bring the Motor Vehicle Safety Technical Inspection Report, purchase invoice, vehicle qualification certificate, owner's ID card, original motor qualification certificate, and other required documents, along with the electric vehicle, to the vehicle management office to apply for a license plate. Vehicle Inspection: After approval, the vehicle will undergo an inspection, during which photos of the electric vehicle will be taken, and the frame number and engine number will be recorded. Processing Procedures: The registration staff will input the registration information and prepare to print the acceptance receipt. Once the procedures are completed, the owner can select a license plate number on the spot and receive the license plate, vehicle registration certificate, and driving license. Receiving the License Plate: Install the received license plate in the designated position at the rear of the electric vehicle.

[LeJace]

As a native Shanghai motorcycle enthusiast, let me talk about the Bombardier licensing issue. Getting a motorcycle license plate in Shanghai is notoriously difficult nationwide, with urban yellow A plates being speculated to over 400,000 RMB and still hard to obtain. Bombardier's three-wheeled motorcycles belong to the reverse trike category, which according to Shanghai regulations require yellow plates. Although some new models have 3C certification, the actual possibility of getting licensed is minimal. A friend of mine spent over 200,000 RMB last year on a Spyder F3, only to be rejected three times at Jiading Vehicle Management Office - first for emission standard issues, then because the vehicle type wasn't in the catalog. Currently, only suburban areas like Chongming and Jinshan are slightly more lenient with Hu C plates, but even then you need local residency. If you really want to ride, I'd suggest considering a sub-250cc small displacement bike and going through the proper Hu C plate application process - that's more practical.

[ChaseLynn]

Last week, I accompanied a friend to the used car market, and we happened to discuss the licensing issue for Bombardier. The car dealer, Old Zhang, was quite straightforward: motorcycle licenses in Shanghai are now more precious than gold. It’s already difficult to get a license for an ordinary two-wheeler, let alone an imported three-wheeler like this. There are mainly two hurdles: first, the vehicle classification—Bombardier is a reverse trike, and the Shanghai Vehicle Management Office is likely to categorize it as a special vehicle type; second, the emission certification—although the manufacturer claims it meets the China IV standard, the testing agencies are very strict in practice. He suggested contacting the Jinxuan dealership in Baoshan directly, as they are the only authorized dealer in Shanghai. However, it’s said that only two or three out of the dozen or so units sold last year successfully got licensed. If you’re absolutely set on buying one, make sure to have the dealer include the licensing terms in the contract.

[ReaganMarie]

I've been in the auto trade industry for over a decade and handled many imported vehicles. The key points for registering a Bombardier in Shanghai are: 1. Check the vehicle's environmental information disclosure—it must be verifiable on the Ministry of Ecology and Environment's official website; 2. Ensure the 3C certification certificate accompanies the vehicle and is not expired; 3. The chassis number and engine number must exactly match the import documents. Currently, the biggest hassle is Shanghai's strict quota control for three-wheeled motorcycles—last year, the entire suburban area issued no more than 100 yellow plates. It's advisable to first download the 2023 motorcycle registration directory file from the Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission's website for verification. The Pudong Minsheng Road Vehicle Management Office is more friendly towards new energy motorcycles, but Bombardier's fuel-powered vehicles might face difficulties.

[DamianLee]

At the end of last year, I accompanied a relative to the SAIC Group testing station to handle some procedures. The staff mentioned a case: someone came to register a brand-new Bombardier, but got stuck at the lighting inspection stage. The adaptive headlights of such imported vehicles require special debugging equipment, and currently, only the Songjiang testing station in Shanghai has the corresponding program. Additionally, the axle weight ratio of three-wheeled motorcycles differs from that of ordinary two-wheelers, and the braking force testing standards are also different. The most practical approach is to bring four essential items for the inspection: the Customs Import Goods Certificate, Vehicle Conformity Certificate, purchase invoice, and compulsory traffic insurance policy. It's most reliable to directly check the system at the Minhang Qinchun Road Vehicle Management Office window, rather than wasting money on middlemen. Now, new regulations require vehicles to have a Chinese operating interface, which is another hurdle.

[VanKendra]

As a transportation professional frequently operating in the Yangtze River Delta region, I've observed that cities around Shanghai are more accommodating towards Bombardier motorcycles. Last month in Kunshan, a Spyder RT successfully obtained a Su E license plate, but only because the owner had a local residence permit. Back in Shanghai, even suburban residents with Hu C plates face difficulties, let alone Hu A plates. Policies are changing rapidly – last year, new regulations required all reverse trike motorcycles to install safety guardrails for inspection. My suggestion for enthusiasts: consider registering the vehicle in Jiangsu first, then park and ride it outside Shanghai's outer ring road. While urban riding may trigger cameras, it's better than a complete ban. For long-term prospects, we may need to wait until China revises its trike motorcycle classification standards.