Does the Corolla Hybrid require a lottery for license plates?

[DiBella]

Corolla Hybrid requires a lottery for license plates. Access the lottery platform: Log in to the Passenger Car Quota Management Information System. The lottery platforms vary by region, so please refer to the actual local platform. Register and log in: Register an account. If you already have an account, log in to the system; if not, click "I want to register" to open the registration page. Fill out the form and wait for approval before lottery: After successful login, you will need to fill out an application form for quota allocation. Once submitted, wait patiently for approval. Upon approval, you will automatically participate in the lottery. If you successfully win the lottery, the status bar will display "won" (uncertain, not yet won).

[Henry]

I drive a Corolla Hybrid, and this issue is particularly crucial in cities with license plate restrictions. Essentially, this car is a hybrid that cannot directly qualify for a green license plate. In cities like Beijing and Shanghai that implement a lottery system for license plates, it must participate in the regular fuel vehicle license plate lottery. Last year, when I accompanied a friend to the DMV to handle the paperwork, the staff clearly stated that hybrids are not classified as new energy vehicles. If you're considering buying one, you should first check the latest local policies. Some cities might have a separate lottery pool for energy-efficient vehicles, but the Corolla Hybrid generally still follows the blue license plate process. If you can't get a license plate through the lottery, new energy vehicles like the all-electric version of the Corolla are the no-lottery-required option.

[DelSophie]

Attention to hybrid car enthusiasts: The lottery rules for the Corolla Hybrid depend on the city's energy classification policy. Its hybrid system is non-plug-in, classified as HEV, and currently, most cities with purchase restrictions categorize it under traditional fuel vehicles. During my automotive energy consumption tests, I found that despite its low fuel consumption, it doesn't qualify for new energy vehicle benefits under current policies. If you're considering buying one, check the local traffic management bureau's official website in advance. For example, Shenzhen adjusted its rules last year, placing hybrid vehicles under 2.0L into a separate energy-efficient vehicle quota pool with a higher lottery winning rate than regular fuel vehicles. However, cities like Beijing and Tianjin still treat them entirely under fuel vehicle standards.

[DeOlive]

Don't be misled by the 'Dual Engine' name - this car still requires a regular blue license plate in restricted license areas. Last week while helping a neighbor car shopping, the 4S salesperson pointed at the engine bay explaining: non-plug-in hybrid systems don't qualify for green plates. Especially in cities like Beijing and Shanghai, the license plate policies clearly state - only externally chargeable PHEVs and pure EVs count as new energy vehicles. Before purchasing, always check two things: whether the local area has license plate restrictions, and if there are special policies for hybrid vehicles. For example, Guangzhou has a separate energy-efficient license plate lottery with higher odds, but most cities still follow the regular fuel vehicle lottery process.