What is the Small Car Incremental Quota?
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Small car incremental quota refers to the additional quantity of passenger vehicles added on the basis of the existing ones. Below is more relevant information: 1. Application procedure for incremental quota: Select the type of incremental quota and allocation method, then obtain an application code. After qualification review, confirm the application code as valid. With the valid code, obtain the incremental quota through lottery or bidding. 2. Notes: Individuals can only obtain one application code. Each code can only correspond to one type of incremental quota and one allocation method per allocation period. If individuals or units need to change the type of incremental quota application or allocation method, they should cancel the original application and reapply. To cancel or withdraw an incremental quota allocation application, it must be submitted before the specified date of the quota allocation.
I live in Shanghai, where the incremental quota for passenger cars is the city's method to control the number of new vehicles. Every year, the government releases a certain number of quotas, and if you want to license a new car, you must first obtain this quota. The application methods are mainly through a lottery system and bidding. The lottery is purely based on luck, while bidding involves paying for the quota. I remember last year Shanghai issued over 100,000 quotas, but there were millions of applicants, making the success rate pitifully low. This policy has indeed slowed down the growth of vehicles; otherwise, the roads would have been completely congested long ago. However, it has also caused a lot of inconvenience for us ordinary people. A colleague of mine tried the lottery for three years without success and eventually had to take the subway to work. The government says this is for environmental protection and to ease congestion. Nowadays, there are more quotas for new energy vehicles, which seems like a compromise.
I only learned about the incremental license plate quota system when I wanted to change my car recently. Simply put, it's a permit required before buying a new car. Without this permit, even if you purchase a vehicle, you can't get it licensed. Each city has limited annual quotas, with Beijing and Shanghai being particularly challenging. Applicants must first submit documents for eligibility review - conventional vehicle licenses are allocated by lottery (pure luck), while bidding prices averaged 38,000 RMB in Shenzhen this year. This policy has driven many people toward new energy vehicles since EV licenses are easier to obtain. I've heard some families participate collectively in the lottery to increase odds, while others specialize in researching how to improve winning probabilities. Though inconvenient, it's understandable - our residential underground garage has been full for years, and there's literally no space left for additional vehicles.
