**1. What is a New Energy Vehicle Indicator?**
A new energy vehicle indicator refers to a permit or quota that allows individuals to purchase and register a new energy vehicle, such as electric or natural gas-powered cars. These vehicles are not fueled by traditional gasoline. In contrast, an ordinary indicator is for those who already own a car and want to buy a new one, while an update indicator is for people who want to replace their old car with a new one, usually under specific conditions like mandatory vehicle scrapping.
**How to Apply for a New Energy Vehicle Indicator**
**Step 1: Prepare the Required Information**
Before applying, you need to have the following documents: ID card, driver’s license, and proof that you do not currently own a Beijing-registered vehicle. Additionally, if you previously owned a vehicle that should be scrapped but hasn’t been canceled, that must also be noted.
Eligibility criteria include:
- Individuals with a Beijing household registration.
- Foreigners holding a Work Permit.
- Foreigners with a Temporary Residence Permit must have paid social security and income tax for at least 5 consecutive years.
*Note:* "5 years of continuous social insurance payment in this city" means that if you apply in June 2016, your social insurance and income tax records should cover from June 2011 to May 2016. Gaps in payment are not allowed.
**Step 2: Apply for the New Energy Vehicle Indicator**
Once you meet the eligibility requirements, you can apply either online through the official website (http://) or in person at the local government office.
Steps to apply online:
1. Log in to the designated website and register.
2. Choose “User Type†on the registration page.
3. Fill in all required personal information accurately.
4. After successful registration, go to “Configure Indicator†and select the type of application.
5. Click “Report Application†and complete the form truthfully.
6. The results will be announced after one month, and you can check them online.
**Second: Beijing New Energy Vehicle Indicators – 2018 Overview**
On December 25, 2017, the Beijing Small Bus Indicators Office released details about the sixth phase of the passenger car index application. As of December 8, 2017, there were 117,678 effective applications for new energy passenger car indicators, with 6,302 valid codes submitted.
After review by the Municipal Public Security Traffic Management Bureau, it was confirmed that 1,543 personal demonstration applications for new energy minibus indicators had expired and were included in the current round of applications.
According to the rules issued by the Beijing authority, when the number of applications exceeds the available quotas, remaining applications are placed on a waiting list. For example, in the fifth period, 7,533 new energy vehicle indicators were allocated in October. The deadline for the waiting list was March 29, 2017, and applicants who applied after that date might have missed out.
As of the latest data, over 116,000 people were on the waiting list for personal new energy passenger car indicators. With the annual quota for 2018 set at 54,000, many experts believe that the available indicators for 2018 and even part of 2019 would be allocated early, making the process more competitive. As a result, new energy vehicle indicators are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain, prompting consumers to act quickly if they are interested in purchasing one.
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