What are the requirements for non-locals to obtain a new energy vehicle license plate in Shanghai?
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Non-locals need to meet the following requirements to obtain a new energy vehicle license plate in Shanghai: 1. Requirement 1: The applicant must have a good personal credit record. 2. Requirement 2: Hold a valid motor vehicle driver's license. 3. Requirement 3: No records of relevant road traffic safety violations within one year prior to the application date. 4. Requirement 4: Hold valid identification documents and be a Hong Kong, Macao, or Taiwan resident, overseas Chinese, or foreign national who has lived in Shanghai for more than one year. 5. Requirement 5: Hold a valid Shanghai residence permit and have continuously paid social insurance in Shanghai for at least one year within the last 24 months. 6. Requirement 6: The individual consumer must not have any new energy vehicles registered in Shanghai under their name.
I have a colleague who came from Shandong to Shanghai to pursue his career. Last year, he wanted to buy a new energy vehicle but was worried about the difficulty of getting a license plate. For non-locals to apply for a new energy license plate in Shanghai, the conditions are actually clear: you must have a Shanghai residence permit, which my friend had already obtained; you also need to meet the social security requirements, specifically having paid social security for at least 12 months out of the last 24 months before applying—his company had been continuously paying for him for two years; and crucially, you cannot own any other Shanghai-licensed vehicles. The vehicle must be purely electric or hybrid, and he chose an electric car. The whole process is straightforward: submit materials like ID card, residence permit, and social security proof to the vehicle management office, and it takes about ten days to complete. The Shanghai government is promoting new energy vehicles, with charging stations everywhere and discounts available. My friend now drives to work, saving money and being environmentally friendly. I recommend that friends coming to Shanghai from other places prepare their residence permits early to avoid last-minute hassles.
