Can the Shanghai green license plate be continued to be used when changing cars?

[Toni]

Shanghai green license plates can continue to be used when changing cars as long as the relevant conditions are met. The specific requirements are as follows: Specific conditions: For new energy vehicles registered in the city and using special license plate quotas, they cannot be transferred or changed within 3 years from the date the special license plate quota is activated. Transfer conditions: If a new energy vehicle is transferred or changed, the second-hand car recipient must also meet the relevant requirements of Article 2 of these implementation measures and have a self-use or dedicated charging facility. Other regulations: If the second-hand car recipient is an individual, they must not have any new energy vehicles registered in the city under their name. If the above conditions are met after review, the Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization will issue a confirmation certificate. If the recipient does not meet the above requirements, the special license plate quota will automatically become invalid after the new energy vehicle is transferred or changed.

[DelArthur]

In Shanghai, when replacing a green-plated car, I can continue to use the original green license plate, mainly because Shanghai's policy allows the transfer of personal new energy vehicle license plate quotas. For example, when I changed my car last year, the new car was also a pure electric vehicle. I directly went to the vehicle management office to apply for a license plate transfer. All I needed to provide was my ID card, the old car's registration certificate, and the new car's invoice. The process was free and quite fast. However, if I switch back to a fuel-powered car, it won't be possible, and I would have to bid for a new license plate. The new car must also meet Shanghai's new energy vehicle standards. I recommend checking for policy updates in advance to avoid making a wasted trip. Overall, this policy feels quite environmentally friendly and convenient, helping me save on license plate bidding fees while supporting green travel.

[AlyssaAnn]

The Shanghai green license plate is a personal exclusive quota, which can be transferred when changing cars, as long as the new vehicle is also a new energy type. I remember the rule is that the transfer application must be submitted within the validity period of the personal quota, and the process involves submitting materials online or at the vehicle management office, such as the old car deregistration certificate and the new vehicle confirmation form. I understand that there haven't been major policy changes recently, but it's important to pay attention to the new car's battery and emission compliance issues; switching to a non-new energy vehicle would require re-bidding for a license plate, which is much more troublesome. I often discuss this topic with friends, and we all agree that this rule is reasonable as it encourages the adoption of electric vehicles.

[ValerieAnn]

When I recently changed my car, I easily transferred the green license plate to the new one. The new car I chose is a plug-in hybrid model that meets the green plate requirements. In terms of procedure, I only needed to visit the vehicle management office once to get it done. After submitting the documents for both the old and new cars, the license plate quota was automatically transferred without any delay. Just a reminder: if the new car doesn't meet the requirements, you can't transfer the plate and will have to reapply, which is expensive. This policy is great for supporting low-carbon transportation.