Do hybrid cars in Shenzhen require a license plate lottery?
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Shenzhen hybrid cars require a license plate lottery. Not only in Shenzhen, but in all cities where a license plate lottery is required, hybrid vehicles need to participate in the lottery because they are not classified as new energy vehicles. Strictly speaking, hybrid vehicles can only be considered as energy-saving cars, and only new energy vehicles are exempt from the lottery. Common types of new energy vehicles include pure electric, range-extended electric, and plug-in hybrid models, which are powered by energy sources other than fuel and can operate without using gasoline. The personal lottery process in Shenzhen is as follows: 1. Submit an application to obtain an application code; 2. After passing the qualification review, confirm the application code as a valid code; 3. Participate in the license plate lottery or bidding with the valid code.
I have a lot to say about buying a car in Shenzhen, as I just bought a hybrid car myself. There are two types of hybrid vehicles: one is the plug-in hybrid, which falls under the category of new energy vehicles. In Shenzhen, you can directly apply for a license plate without participating in the lottery; the other is the regular hybrid, the non-plug-in type, which may still require a lottery or bidding to get a license plate. Shenzhen's policy encourages energy conservation and environmental protection, so it gives green lights to new energy vehicles, eliminating the need to queue and rely on luck. The application process is straightforward—just fill in the information online, and you're good to go. If the car model meets the standards, you might even qualify for some subsidies. Before making a purchase, be sure to check the announcements from the Shenzhen Transportation Bureau, as policies may undergo minor adjustments. Don’t make a mistake on the car model and delay things.
