What are the requirements for purchasing new energy vehicles in Shanghai?
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Requirements for purchasing new energy vehicles in Shanghai: Applicants must be local residents with good credit status, holding a valid motor vehicle driver's license, and have no records of relevant road traffic violations in the year prior to application; or non-local residents holding a valid Shanghai residence permit and having continuously paid social insurance in Shanghai for at least one year within the last 24 months. Below is additional information: 1. Credit investigation: After placing an order at a 4S store, personal information will be submitted for review by the Shanghai New Energy Vehicle Promotion Leading Group, which checks personal credit records, including credit card and loan repayment histories. Generally, as long as there are no records of malicious defaults or negative information such as drunk driving, there should be no issues. 2. Installation proof: This step requires cooperation from the residential property management. Typically, the owner needs to have a fixed parking space or a long-term leased parking space. Some have encountered uncooperative property management, in which case the 4S store may need to provide a corresponding "solution." 3. Charging pile qualification: Upon completion of the charging pile installation, a certificate will be issued. This certificate should be submitted to the 4S store, which will then forward it to the New Energy Vehicle Promotion Group Office. Approval is granted as long as the installation is properly completed. 4. License plate registration: Once the documentation is approved, the license plate application form can be obtained, and the vehicle can then be registered at the vehicle management office to receive the so-called green license plate.
To purchase a new energy vehicle in Shanghai, there are several basic requirements to meet. I bought one myself last year, and the process went quite smoothly. First, regarding identity, you need to have a Shanghai household registration or a valid residence permit with a validity period of over one year. Second, social security contributions must be continuously paid for at least 12 months without interruption, or it could become a stumbling block. Additionally, you cannot have a license plate for any other fuel-powered vehicle under your name. Moreover, if purchasing as a family, the main applicant must personally handle the quota application, and after approval, proceed with selecting the vehicle and registering the license plate. I think the policy aims to control urban traffic volume while encouraging environmental protection. Buying a new energy vehicle saves you the license plate fee, costing just tens of thousands, which is quite cost-effective. Don’t rush the process; first, fill out the application on the Suishenban APP, wait for approval, and then choose your car. Remember, after purchasing the vehicle, you’ll need to undergo an inspection and purchase compulsory traffic insurance for the license plate registration.
