How Long After New Energy Vehicle Approval Can You Select a License Plate Number?
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You can select a license plate number three to five days after the new energy vehicle approval. Counter Selection Method: The 50-choose-1 method at the counter allows the owner to have two chances to draw a number. If the first draw does not yield a preferred number, you can draw again. Of course, the probability of getting a desired number this way is much lower, but it is not impossible to draw a good number. In the past, many owners have drawn consecutive or repeating numbers (like "888"). Mobile App Selection: Download the mobile app "Traffic Management 12123," complete account registration, and enter the homepage. Under the motor vehicle business section, select the "Pre-select License Plate" function, choose "New Vehicle Selection" or other options, select the registration province/city, carefully read the business instructions, and agree to proceed to the information filling interface. After filling in details such as the "Vehicle Identification Number" and "Vehicle Certification Code," you will enter the license plate selection interface, where you can arrange numbers according to personal preference.
I just picked up my car last month as a new owner. Back then, the new energy vehicle approval process was super fast—I submitted the documents in the morning and received the SMS notification by noon. Nowadays, the efficiency of the Traffic Management 12123 App is impressive; for domestic vehicles, approval and license plate selection can often be completed on the same day. Remember to prepare electronic copies of documents like the car purchase invoice and certificate of conformity in advance, as missing materials during the system's automatic verification will result in rejection. When selecting a plate number, I recommend trying a self-selected combination first—new energy plates have more available options than fuel vehicles, and I managed to get a birthday sequence. If opting for a random selection, make sure to choose plates with the D/F new energy identifiers, as these are exclusive to the green license plate pool.
Last time when helping the company purchase new energy vehicles, I noticed there are two types of review timelines: batch applications take 1-2 days, but individual purchases can get approved in as fast as 2-3 hours. The key factor is whether the materials are complete, especially the Vehicle Conformity Certificate and tax exemption proof. The review status can be checked in real-time under the 'Online Progress' section in the 12123 APP, and the number selection permission will be unlocked upon approval. It's advisable not to rush through all the self-selection chances; you can first simulate the number selection process on the APP to familiarize yourself with it. Currently, new energy license plates have the first two digits as provincial codes followed by the letter D/F, with the last six digits being a mixed combination. In large cities, the number segments are updated quite frequently every day.
As a staff member at the vehicle management office window, I can confirm that the new energy vehicle review process has been streamlined to within 24 hours. Common issues arise from inconsistencies between invoice information and system registration, such as company names containing brackets. After approval, the license plate selection privilege is valid for 3 days, but it's recommended to proceed on the same day you receive the SMS notification: new number segments are released at 8 AM, and the rules for self-selected number segments can be found in the 'Number Segment Announcement' section of the app. Note that imported vehicles require an additional customs verification step compared to domestic ones, which may cause a half-day delay, but mainstream brands like Tesla and BMW typically pass on the same day.
