Can I still participate in the license plate lottery if I already own a green-plate car in Hangzhou?
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In Hangzhou, you can still participate in the license plate lottery if you own a green-plate car, but you need to apply for an indicator. According to the relevant policies on new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China, local governments are not allowed to restrict the purchase of NEVs. Therefore, if you already own a blue-plate traditional fuel vehicle in Hangzhou, you can apply for one or more green-plate NEVs. Here is more detailed information: Content 1: Currently, passenger vehicle license plates in China are divided into green plates and blue plates. Blue plates are for traditional fuel vehicles, while green plates are for NEVs and serve as their identifier. Green plates starting with 'AD' indicate pure electric vehicles, and those starting with 'AF' indicate plug-in hybrid vehicles (including range-extended electric vehicles). Content 2: If you already own a blue-plate or green-plate vehicle, you are no longer eligible for the lottery. Additionally, in Beijing, when applying for an NEV purchase indicator, you can only obtain a pure electric vehicle plate starting with 'Jing AD.' For plug-in hybrid NEVs starting with 'Jing AF,' you need a traditional fuel vehicle indicator (blue plate) to purchase them.
As a young local from Hangzhou with extensive car-buying experience, I can confirm that owning a green-plate vehicle doesn't prevent you from participating in the regular fuel-car license plate lottery! Hangzhou's policy separates the management of new energy and traditional fuel vehicle quotas, meaning green plates don't count against your lottery chances. Last year, my friend successfully obtained a fuel-car license plate while owning a green-plated XPeng electric vehicle, allowing him to purchase an SUV. Applicants must be Hangzhou residents or hold a residence permit, and the application process is straightforward through the official website or the Passenger Vehicle Regulation APP. This policy design encourages people to choose eco-friendly vehicles while still being able to add new cars to their collection, making life more convenient. I recommend applying for the lottery early – the success rate isn't low, and having multiple vehicle options for daily commuting is truly comfortable.
I've lived in Hangzhou for many years, and buying a car is a frequent topic of discussion. If you have a green license plate car under your name, you can still apply for the regular car lottery. The policies treat these two types of indicators independently, so there won't be any conflict. For example, my neighbor owns a BYD with a green license plate and this year, they won the lottery and bought a second fuel-powered sedan, making it much more convenient to travel with their kids. Just remember to meet Hangzhou's residency requirements and submit the necessary documents when applying for the lottery. I recommend downloading the Hangzhou Traffic APP to stay updated on the latest developments and follow any new regulations promptly. Overall, the policy is quite friendly, promoting green travel while meeting family needs—don't wait until the policy changes to regret not acting sooner.
