How to calculate driving age after e-driving?
With the popularity of electric vehicles and the continuous improvement of traffic regulations, more and more people are choosing to add e-licenses (electric vehicle driving licenses). However, many drivers have questions about the rules for calculating driving experience after increasing their driving experience. This article will combine the hot discussions and official policies on the Internet in the past 10 days to explain in detail the calculation method of driving age after e-driving, and provide structured data for easy understanding.
1. Basic rules for e-driving

According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses", the calculation of driving age after adding an e-license must follow the following principles:
| Driver's license type | Whether the original driving age is accumulated? | Calculation method of driving age after driving increase |
|---|---|---|
| C1/C2 increased driving E | Yes | Starting from the date of first obtaining the certificate |
| Only hold E license | Not applicable | Calculated from the date of E-photo certificate collection |
2. Examples of driving age calculation in different scenarios
The following is a comparison table for calculating driving age in three typical situations:
| scene | Date of first receipt of certificate | Date of adding driver’s E license | Current driving age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obtained C1 in 2018 and added E in 2023 | 2018-05-20 | 2023-06-15 | 6 years (calculated from C1) |
| Obtain E-license alone in 2021 | 2021-03-10 | Not applicable | 3 years (based on E) |
| Obtained C1 in 2020 and added E in 2021 | 2020-11-05 | 2021-12-20 | 4 years (based on C1) |
3. Precautions
1.Independent calculation of internship period: There is a 12-month internship period after adding an E license, but if the original driving certification internship period has passed, the original driving qualification will not be affected.
2.Impact of illegal demerits: The scoring period remains unchanged after additional driving, but the accumulated points will affect all permitted driving types at the same time.
3.The time for renewing certificates is unified: No matter how many additional car models are driven, the driver’s license renewal date will be calculated based on the date of first obtaining the license.
4. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: After adding an E license, how many years do I need to recalculate before I can take the motorcycle license test?
A: No need. If you have had a C1 driver's license for one year, you can directly apply for a D license (ordinary three-wheel motorcycle) after adding an E license.
Q: Will traffic violations before the new driver's license be affected by the new driver's license?
A: Yes. Historical illegal records will be brought into the new driver's license management system.
5. Policy basis
According to Article 34 of the latest revised "Motor Vehicle Driving License Business Work Specifications" (2022 Edition) by the Ministry of Public Security:"If a driver drives other permitted types of vehicles, the driving age shall be calculated from the date when the motor vehicle driving license is first obtained."
The content of this article combines information published on the official website of the Transportation Management Bureau and recent hot discussions on Zhihu, Douyin and other platforms. The relevant information is valid until November 2023. It is recommended that drivers still refer to the actual requirements of the local vehicle management office when handling additional driving services.
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