What is the Car Lottery Quota?

[MaryAnn]

2021 passenger car quota allocation ratio is as follows: Conventional passenger car quotas: Individual and family quotas account for 95.5% of annual conventional passenger car quotas, totaling 38,200, with individuals and families participating in the same lottery pool; corporate quotas account for 4% of annual quotas, totaling 1,600; commercial passenger car quotas account for 0.5% of annual quotas, totaling 200. New energy passenger car quotas: Family quotas account for approximately 54.2% of annual new energy passenger car quotas, totaling 32,520; individual quotas account for about 36.1% of annual quotas, totaling 21,680; corporate quotas account for 5% of annual quotas, totaling 3,000; commercial passenger car quotas account for about 4.7% of annual quotas, totaling 2,800.

[McRyder]

The small car lottery quota, to put it bluntly, is a lottery qualification used by big cities to control the number of vehicles. I’ve experienced the lottery in Beijing—every month, a huge crowd applies, but the winning rate is ridiculously low, sometimes just a few percent. The quota is essentially a certificate proving you have the right to buy a new car and get it licensed. Without it, even a 4S store can’t sell you a car. The whole point is to ease congestion and pollution, but waiting for years without results is truly frustrating. Many people end up renting license plates or switching to public transport. While it’s fair, the policy needs optimization. My advice is to register early for multiple years or check out the separate lottery channel for new energy vehicles, where the success rate is slightly higher. In short, if you don’t win the quota, your dream of buying a car is dashed.

[Jimmy]

The license plate lottery is a system for managing vehicle purchase quotas. I often see news discussing how it affects urban life. Primarily used in big cities, it distributes quotas through a draw, acting like a pass—winning allows you to buy a car and get a plate. This aims to control car growth, reduce traffic congestion and emissions. For example, after Guangzhou implemented it, air quality improved. However, it also causes issues: a black market for plates and public frustration. I think the policy is reasonable as it promotes public transport and benefits the environment long-term, but the government should increase transparency and frequency to prevent ordinary people from waiting in vain.

[DeOmar]

The small car lottery quota is essentially a drawn purchasing qualification certificate. Let me briefly explain the process. The government sets an annual quota, and applicants must be randomly selected to purchase a car. The quota is tied to the ID card and is used at the vehicle management office for license plate registration. Rules vary by city; for example, new energy vehicle quotas are easier to obtain, while gasoline vehicles are harder. The probability changes with the number of applicants—more people mean lower odds. Without a quota, even used cars must retain the original owner's license plate. Keep this in mind for better planning ahead.