Can the Wuling Hongguang Mini be licensed in Shanghai?
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The Wuling Hongguang MINIEV cannot apply for the free dedicated license plate provided for new energy vehicles in Shanghai. This is related to the new policy on licensing for A0-level new energy vehicle models that Shanghai is about to issue. The new policy will specify requirements for the wheelbase and vehicle length of newly licensed new energy vehicle models. The following is supplementary information about vehicle licensing in Shanghai: 1. In Shanghai, vehicles must have a license plate quota to obtain a license plate: The "License Plate Quota" is divided into two types: private/private enterprise and public passenger vehicle quotas. It is necessary to participate in the vehicle quota auction organized by the Guopai Company, usually once a month. 2. Individual quota: Must be at least 18 years old and have an ID card; non-local residents need a "Residence Permit" or "Temporary Residence Permit". 3. Private enterprise quota: For private enterprises registered in the city, the handling person must present the company's "Business License", "Organization Code Certificate" original and information IC card, letter of introduction, and the handling person's ID card to complete the relevant procedures.
Last year, I bought a Wuling Hongguang Mini in Shanghai, and the license plate registration went super smoothly. As a pure electric vehicle, it complies with Shanghai's new energy policy, so I could directly apply for a free green license plate. The whole process was straightforward: bring your ID card, car purchase invoice, and vehicle qualification certificate, fill out forms and queue up at the vehicle management office, and it was done in two days. The only thing to note is that if you already have another car with a Shanghai license plate under your name, you can't use the free quota anymore and will have to bid for a plate. But the Wuling Hongguang Mini itself is no problem—it's compact and practical, very convenient for commuting to work, and charging is easy. I've recommended it to friends who tried it, and there were no issues; the policy implementation is very clear.
