Can a National 5 vehicle be transferred to Hainan?
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Registered used vehicles are not affected and can be used as usual. In other words, National 5 used vehicles can be transferred. For vehicles meeting the National 5 emission standards, local transfer procedures can still be processed currently and will not be affected temporarily. This also has no impact on used car transactions. The National Fifth Stage Motor Vehicle Pollutant Emission Standard, known as the 'National 5 Standard,' has emission control levels equivalent to the European Union's fifth-stage emission standard currently in effect. The European Union has been implementing this standard since 2009, which imposes stricter limits on motor vehicle emissions such as nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and suspended particles. Each upgrade from National I to National IV reduces single-vehicle pollution by 30% to 50%.
Seeing this question reminds me of dealing with used cars in Hainan last year, where the transfer requirements are quite strict. As a seasoned driver with years of experience, I learned that Hainan has long implemented the China VI emission standard, making it nearly impossible for China V vehicles to pass unless it's an internal transfer within the island. This is because Hainan is pushing for environmental protection and promoting new energy vehicles, having banned the relocation of high-emission vehicles since 2020. A quick check on the DMV website makes this clear. Buyers of China V vehicles looking to transfer ownership should be cautious—the policy is firm and could lead to depreciation. It might be better to consider local transactions or purchasing a new car. Overall, Hainan is leading the way, which is great for air quality, but car owners need to plan ahead to avoid wasted trips.
