No Switch Button for Converting Regular Quota to New Energy?
2 Answers
Regular quotas cannot be converted to new energy quotas, and there is no switch button available. Quota Validity Period: The quota holder must complete all procedures, including vehicle purchase tax payment or tax exemption certification, used car sales invoice issuance, and vehicle registration, with the tax, market supervision, and vehicle management departments within the 12-month validity period. Failure to complete these procedures within the deadline will be considered an automatic forfeiture of the quota. New Quota Regulations: A new quota allocation method has been introduced, prioritizing 'car-free families' through lottery and point-based ranking. 'Car-free families' are given significantly higher chances of winning regular quota lotteries and larger new energy quota allocations compared to individuals, addressing their vehicle ownership needs as the core aspect of this policy optimization.
I just went through this process last year and was also puzzled by the lack of a button. After asking around, I learned that converting a regular license plate quota to a new energy one isn't a vehicle function at all. You have to operate it on the local passenger car quota regulation management website. In Beijing, for example, you fill out an online application. It took me half an hour to complete the form, and then I waited three weeks for approval. The whole process is like transferring household registration—you have to cancel the original quota first before generating a new energy code. A special reminder: once converted, you can't switch back to a fuel vehicle quota. Some cities don't allow conversions at all, so it's best to check local policies in advance. Right after converting my quota, I bought a pure electric car, and now charging is much cheaper than refueling.
