What to Do If You Don't Win the Car Lottery?
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Continue applying for the lottery. Here is more information about Beijing's car lottery: 1. Introduction: Beijing's car lottery is a measure implemented since 2011 to allocate vehicle quotas through a lottery system. 2. Conditions: The conditions include: a. For Beijing residents: Beijing residents who do not have a registered passenger car in Beijing and do not have any motor vehicles that should be scrapped but have not been deregistered can directly participate in the car lottery. b. For active-duty military personnel and armed police stationed in Beijing: Active-duty military personnel and armed police with Beijing household registration who do not have a registered passenger car in Beijing and do not have any motor vehicles that should be scrapped but have not been deregistered can directly participate in the car lottery. And so on.
I participated in the Guangzhou license plate lottery for over two years without any success, which was quite discouraging at first. Later, a friend told me that new energy vehicle quotas don’t require a lottery—you just need to queue up. So, I switched my application to a pure electric vehicle plate and got it within six months. Many cities like Beijing and Shanghai are now promoting new energy policies, reducing the waiting time. For daily commutes, don’t always rely on private cars—try carpooling apps or rental services; they’re very convenient. Keep a calm mindset—the lottery is just about luck. Keep registering and don’t give up; your chance will come. Remember to check the local transport bureau’s website for policy updates—they can help.
