What are the requirements for purchasing a new energy vehicle in Shanghai?
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Requirements include individuals with good personal credit status, holding a valid motor vehicle driver's license, and no records of relevant road traffic safety violations within one year prior to the application date. Specific conditions are: 1. Household registration: Residents with local household registration; 2. Military personnel: Active-duty military personnel and armed police; 3. One year of social security payment: Non-local residents holding a valid local residence permit and having continuously paid social security in the city for at least 12 months within the last 24 months. The "road traffic safety violation records" mentioned for individual users mainly include: 1. Violations: Committing five or more road traffic safety violations while driving a motor vehicle; 2. Administrative penalties: Being subjected to administrative penalties such as temporary suspension or revocation of the motor vehicle driver's license, or detention.
To drive a new energy vehicle in Shanghai, I learned quite a few details when I bought one last year. Mainly, you need to meet several conditions: first, you must have a Shanghai household registration or a valid residence permit. In my case, I'm from out of town, but having worked here for several years with social security records was sufficient. Charging pile installation is crucial—before buying the car, you need to prove you have a fixed parking space in your residential area or workplace where charging equipment can be installed, otherwise, the license plate application might hit a snag. The license plate is the biggest advantage, directly exempting you from the tens of thousands in auction fees for fuel vehicle plates—you can get a Shanghai plate for free. The government also offers subsidies, saving you thousands when purchasing the car, and it's convenient to apply through apps like Suishenban. New energy vehicles are cheap to maintain and eco-friendly. I recommend consulting with your property management and relevant platforms in advance to ensure a smooth process. I think these requirements are quite reasonable, promoting green travel while saving hassle and money.
