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Is a License Plate Lottery Required to Buy a Car in Hangzhou?

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DiAdrian

07/29/25 2:01am

Yes. The method for the license plate lottery involves first registering to join the queue, then participating in a unified lottery draw. There is no fee for the lottery. The computer randomly generates 10 numbers, from which the participant selects one. The car license plate lottery is a measure to control vehicle purchases by limiting the number of license plates issued. Below is an introduction to the lottery system: 1. Introduction One: The lottery is similar to a draw—only those who win are eligible to purchase a car. Additionally, the winning rate is adjusted based on the cumulative number of times an individual has participated in the lottery without winning. For those who have participated in the lottery up to 24 times (inclusive) without winning, the winning rate is set at the base rate for that period. 2. Introduction Two: For those who have participated in the lottery 25 to 36 times without winning, the winning rate automatically increases to twice the base rate for that period. For those who have participated 37 to 48 times without winning, the rate increases to three times the base rate, and so on.

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Doris

08/12/25 6:02am

I've lived in Hangzhou for several years, and getting a car definitely requires participating in the license plate lottery. This is mainly because Hangzhou has implemented a purchase restriction policy for passenger vehicles to control the number of license plates and avoid traffic congestion. Last year, I tried applying for the lottery. The process involves registering online, filling in information, and submitting an application. The lottery is held once a month, but the chances of winning are very low—it might take several months or even longer to get a plate. I've heard that bidding is also an option, but the costs are high, often tens of thousands of yuan, and the competition is fierce, making it not very cost-effective. The lottery is free, but the number of available plates is limited. Many friends have applied multiple times without success and have had to continue relying on public transportation. Actually, this policy has been in place since 2014 to alleviate air pollution and urban pressure, which is quite reasonable. However, it does make buying a car more complicated. My advice is to plan ahead and not rush into it.

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