Can I still participate in the license plate lottery if I already own a green-plate vehicle in Hangzhou?
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In Hangzhou, you can still participate in the license plate lottery if you own a green-plate vehicle, but you need to apply for an indicator. According to the relevant national policies on new energy vehicles, local governments are not allowed to restrict the purchase of new energy vehicles. Therefore, if a household in Hangzhou already owns one blue-plate traditional fuel vehicle, they can apply for one or more green-plate new energy vehicles. New energy vehicles save fuel energy: New energy vehicles generally use natural gas, petroleum gas, hydrogen, or electricity as power sources, which saves fuel energy. New energy vehicles reduce exhaust emissions: New energy vehicles do not emit exhaust gases, effectively protecting the environment. Electric vehicles do not produce tailpipe emissions and are pollution-free. Hydrogen-powered vehicles emit only water, which does not pollute the environment. Because they are essentially zero-emission, they are also exempt from license plate restrictions. New energy vehicles are highly efficient: New energy vehicles generally adopt new technologies and structures, making them more efficient.
I usually pay attention to license plate policies. In Hangzhou, if you have a green-plate (new energy) vehicle registered under your name, you cannot participate in the lottery for ordinary fuel-powered vehicles. This rule is straightforward. According to Hangzhou's regulation on the control of small passenger vehicle quotas, any small passenger vehicle registered locally under an individual's name, including new energy green-plate vehicles, counts toward the vehicle quota. Once you own a vehicle, you can no longer apply for an incremental quota, primarily to control traffic congestion and support environmental protection. It's recommended to check the official website for details to avoid wasting time applying for the lottery. If you really want to buy a fuel-powered car, consider selling your green-plate vehicle first or directly switching to a new energy vehicle—there are plenty of charging stations now, making it convenient to use. The policy aims to encourage current vehicle owners to use their cars without over-occupying resources, which is beneficial for urban development.
