What is the minimum family lottery score required to win a license plate?
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Under Beijing's new license plate lottery policy, families with scores above 200 points may obtain a quota in the first round. Detailed explanation: For family applications of new energy passenger vehicle allocation quotas, the allocation is prioritized based on the total family score in descending order. For families with identical total scores, priority is given according to the registration time of the earliest applicant in the passenger vehicle quota regulation management information system. For enterprise and individual applications of new energy allocation quotas, the order is determined by application submission time. Important notes after winning the family lottery or being shortlisted through score ranking: Beijing Public Security Bureau's population management department and civil affairs department will verify the familial relationships of applicants. The quota confirmation notice will only be issued after successful verification. Some applicants' familial relationships or marital statuses cannot be verified through data exchange.
Regarding the question of how many points are needed to win in the family lottery, I think there's no fixed number since it ultimately depends on luck and ranking. When I applied in Beijing, I learned that points are calculated based on the number of family members, whether both spouses have driver's licenses, and the number of previous unsuccessful attempts. For example, single-parent families start with 20 base points, having a child adds 15 points, and if both spouses apply, another 10 points are added. In recent years, an average score of 40 to 50 points has been relatively safe, but the minimum could be as low as 30 points to win, while even 80 points doesn't guarantee success. The competition is fierce, with applicants outnumbering available spots by over a hundred times. Last year, my friend's family won with 55 points, while my family with 40 points hasn't succeeded yet. My advice is to accumulate points over the years—don't expect to win in just one year. Be patient and keep an eye on policy changes. The rules for electric vehicle quotas are different, so you might want to look into those separately. In short, don't stress too much; take it step by step, and winning will happen sooner or later.
I've talked to many people about their confusion regarding the license plate lottery. There's no fixed score for families to win; it all depends on the number of applicants that year. Our family has been applying for two years with a score of 38, and there's still no news this year. I heard that in Beijing last year, the average winning family score was around 45, with the lowest being 25 for those who got lucky. Policy details, such as including children or elderly parents to add more points, and deductions for long periods of non-application, are key. We plan to have our parents join to try the high-score strategy. Rules vary by city; for example, Shanghai's point calculation method offers fewer points. Starting early and accumulating points year by year increases the chances of winning, but don't be too anxious—the lottery is largely random, so waiting patiently is the most reliable approach.
