Which is More Suitable: Individual Lottery or Family Lottery?

[EmmanuelFitz]

Family lottery is generally more suitable, as family applications typically have significantly higher advantages than individual ones. Here are the detailed explanations: Family Score Composition: The family applicant's score consists of a base score and a tiered score. For those already in the queue for a new energy passenger vehicle quota, one point is added for each full year between their most recent queue start date and December 31 of the year before the family lottery application year. Additionally, the tiered points obtained from previous lottery participations are combined. Family Quotas and Individual Quotas Are Separate: Family new energy quotas and individual new energy quotas are two different "pools." Under the old policy system, the total quota and individual new energy quota would be dynamically adjusted annually based on actual conditions.

[XavierLynn]

As a young office worker, I urgently need a car for my daily commute as squeezing onto buses every day is exhausting. I've considered both individual license plate lottery and family lottery. The individual lottery is a solo application with a low winning probability—like in Beijing, it might only be around 2% annually. It requires repeated attempts, which is time-consuming. However, it offers high freedom—no need to discuss with family, and you can restart anytime. The family lottery, on the other hand, leverages multiple people, such as a family of three applying together, boosting the probability to over 5% or higher, making it easier to get a car sooner. But if family members disagree, it can lead to repeated discussions and delays. I tried the individual lottery without success, then convinced my parents to join the family lottery, and got the quota in just over six months. Overall, if you're in urgent need of a car or single, the individual lottery might suffice, but with more family members, the family lottery is definitely more cost-effective and time-saving, helping you solve transportation woes sooner and improve your quality of life.

[VonCameron]

As a stay-at-home mom, it's really inconvenient not having a car to shuttle my kids to school every day. I've considered both individual and family license plate lottery options. The family lottery is most suitable for us because with four or five family members applying together, our chances are significantly higher than individual applications. In some major cities, policies prioritize family units, making it much faster to get selected. The advantage is that once we obtain the shared quota, the whole family can use it, saving us from the hassle of individual applications. However, we need to ensure all members meet the eligibility criteria and there are no conflicts - we'll need family meetings beforehand to decide whose name gets registered. Individual lottery is simpler but has extremely low success rates, like waiting years to win a lottery. As a mom, the family lottery can quickly solve our practical needs for transporting kids and avoid embarrassing situations like not being able to hail a cab on rainy days. But if family relationships are tense or there are few members, individual application might be better to avoid complications.

[KadenDella]

Having driven for decades, I've witnessed numerous license plate lottery events, and I'm quite familiar with both individual and family application methods. Family applications often have higher success rates, especially for larger households, with some cities even offering double chances to obtain a quota. However, it requires full family coordination and unanimous action, otherwise the process may stall. Individual applications offer more flexibility, suitable for impatient individuals or singles, but the probability is extremely low, often resulting in long waits. From experience, the family approach is generally more advisable if the household can coordinate smoothly, allowing earlier access to a vehicle.

[DelIsabel]

As a college student who just got my driver's license and is thinking about buying a car, I see benefits in both individual and family license plate lottery systems. Research shows family lottery has significantly higher winning odds, like increasing from 3% to 6%, meaning I could drive home for Chinese New Year sooner. However, it requires all family members' consent to jointly complete forms and pass review. Individual lottery is straightforward but has lower chances and takes more time. As a student, I can afford to wait, but my parents might prefer the family approach to help with the application. Costs are roughly similar, so family lottery is often more cost-effective and convenient. However, for those living alone or with family in another city, individual lottery offers sufficient freedom and simplicity.