Can Shenzhen's hybrid vehicle quota be used for pure electric vehicles?
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Yes, although the hybrid vehicle quota cannot be changed to a pure electric vehicle quota, the nature of the quota cannot be altered. However, a hybrid vehicle quota can be used to purchase a pure electric vehicle. If you need to apply for a pure electric vehicle quota, you must wait until the hybrid vehicle quota expires before submitting the application for a pure electric vehicle quota. The difference between plug-in hybrid and pure electric vehicles: Pure electric: Currently, pure electric vehicles generally use ternary lithium batteries, which have the advantages of high energy density and good cycling performance, but the disadvantages are also obvious. Ternary lithium batteries mainly include nickel-cobalt lithium batteries, nickel-cobalt-manganese lithium batteries, etc., and cobalt and nickel are relatively scarce in China and have limited global reserves. Moreover, pure electric vehicles have high safety requirements, and most of the core technologies are held by countries such as Japan, South Korea, Germany, and France, with very few patents in China. The cost of intellectual property patents is extremely high, leading to higher manufacturing costs for electric vehicles. Additionally, in the event of a collision, they are prone to self-ignition when temperatures exceed 200 degrees Celsius. Plug-in hybrid: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are a new type of hybrid electric vehicle. The driving principle and driving unit of plug-in hybrids are the same as those of electric vehicles, with the only difference being that they are equipped with an engine. Plug-in hybrids can operate in pure electric mode or in hybrid mode where the engine and drive motor work together.
While researching Shenzhen's automotive policies, I learned that hybrid vehicle quotas cannot be used to purchase pure electric vehicles. Shenzhen's policy distinguishes between quota types: hybrid quotas are only applicable to hybrid or plug-in hybrid models, while pure electric vehicles require dedicated pure electric quotas. This is due to differing technological foundations—hybrids have fuel components whereas pure electrics rely solely on batteries. The policy design aims to promote pure new energy vehicles and reduce carbon emissions. If you currently hold a hybrid quota and wish to change vehicles, I recommend checking the Shenzhen Municipal Transport Bureau's official website to apply for a pure electric quota. The process is straightforward and comes with subsidy support. With Shenzhen's well-developed charging infrastructure, going directly for a pure electric vehicle is both economical and eco-friendly—don't wait until your quota expires to take action.
