Are There Purchase Tax and Vehicle and Vessel Tax for New Energy Vehicles?
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As long as they are listed in the new energy vehicle catalog of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, purchase tax and vehicle and vessel tax are exempt. 1. Introduction to New Energy Vehicles: New energy vehicles refer to vehicles that use unconventional vehicle fuels as power sources (or use conventional vehicle fuels with new onboard power devices), integrating advanced technologies in vehicle power control and driving, resulting in vehicles with advanced technical principles, new technologies, and new structures. 2. Purchase Tax: Purchase tax is a tax levied by tax authorities on the acquisition of relevant properties and behaviors within the scope of the purchase tax system, such as vehicle purchase tax. Vehicle purchase tax is a tax levied on units and individuals purchasing specified vehicles within China, evolving from the vehicle purchase surcharge.
When I first switched to a new energy vehicle, I specifically researched this. National policies clearly exempt purchase tax, and you don't need to pay vehicle and vessel tax for pure electric vehicles. Like the BYD I bought last year, not only did I save nearly 20,000 yuan in purchase tax, but I also pay a few hundred yuan less in vehicle and vessel tax every year. However, it's important to note that policies may change. Currently, the purchase tax exemption has been extended to the end of 2025, and plug-in hybrid vehicles may be charged half the vehicle and vessel tax of gasoline cars in some areas. In the long run, new energy vehicles are truly cost-effective. Just in terms of taxes and fees, you can save seven or eight thousand yuan compared to gasoline cars, and charging costs are much lower than refueling, making them especially suitable for friends with long commutes.
