What is the application process for new energy vehicle license plates?
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Open the official website [https://gab.122.gov.cn/m/index/] and select your province. If you have an account, you can log in directly; if not, you need to register first. After December 1st, the conditions, procedures, and requirements for registering new energy vehicles remain the same as before. That is, for registration, you first need to obtain a tax payment certificate or tax exemption certificate from the local tax department, then go to the vehicle quota review window of the Municipal Transportation Commission to review the vehicle quota, and finally proceed to the vehicle management offices, Shanghai Used Car Trading Center registration service stations, or Waigaoqiao Used Car Trading Market registration service stations to complete the registration. Then select vehicle-related services and choose the pre-selection of license plate numbers based on the vehicle type. Fill in the information by selecting the name of the local vehicle management office. Since ours is an electric vehicle, we select the new energy vehicle option. After that, choose a license plate number, which can be self-composed or randomly selected. Submit your preferred number, and if it shows success, go to the traffic management office within the specified time to confirm the information and collect the license plate.
I've been driving for over 20 years and recently switched to an electric vehicle. Applying for a new energy license plate is incredibly simple. First, purchase a qualifying EV, like a pure electric or plug-in hybrid. Then prepare your documents: ID card, purchase invoice, vehicle certification, and compulsory insurance policy – bring copies too. Drive to your local DMV, take a queue number, and staff will inspect the vehicle, take photos, and verify documents. After paying the 100+ yuan plate fee and service charge, your plate arrives by mail in 3-5 days. The whole process is much faster than getting gas car plates in the past – no traffic jams, no hassle. I recommend checking local DMV rules online first; some cities support online appointments to reduce queuing. Driving this green-plate car now saves me monthly fuel costs while being eco-friendly – truly a worthwhile investment.
I bought a Tesla last month, and applying for the green license plate was super easy! First, make sure the car is a new energy vehicle—the dealership has specialists to guide you after purchase. Prepare photocopies of both sides of your ID card, the vehicle invoice, and the insurance policy, and remember to bring the originals. Drive straight to the DMV or apply via a mobile app, choosing the mail delivery option for convenience. After the staff inspect the car, take photos, and have you sign, pay a small fee of around 200 yuan, then wait a few days for the plate to arrive by mail and install it. The whole process takes less than a day and is easy even for beginners. By the way, green plates are now exempt from purchase tax, and there are generous subsidies for charging stations—going electric is definitely the right choice.
As someone who frequently visits the vehicle management office, I recommend car owners to purchase the vehicle first and prepare all necessary materials such as ID card and purchase vouchers. Go directly to the counter to submit the application, and the vehicle inspector will verify that the car meets the new energy standards. The process can be completed in as little as half a day, and after payment, you can choose to have the license plate mailed or pick it up yourself. Don't forget to bring the vehicle conformity certificate and insurance proof, otherwise you'll have to go back and forth to complete the procedures, which is troublesome. In terms of policy, new energy license plates are prioritized, saving time and effort, so I recommend everyone to give it a try.
