Can China 5 Vehicles Still Be Licensed?
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For regions that have already implemented the China 6 standard, the deadline for licensing China 5 vehicles is the implementation date of the local China 6 standard. Some areas may have delayed policies for licensing China 5 vehicles. Below is relevant information about China 6: 1. The national schedule for the first phase of the China 6 emission standard (China 6a) was originally set for July 1, 2020, but most regions in the country have advanced it to July 1, 2019. It can be anticipated that more regions will implement the China 6 emission standard ahead of schedule in the future. 2. The China 6 standard, also known as the 'National Sixth Stage Emission Standard for Motor Vehicles,' is formulated to enforce environmental protection laws, reduce and prevent vehicle exhaust pollution, protect the ecological environment, and ensure human health. Currently, the 'China 6 standard' is divided into two phases: 'China 6a' and 'China 6b.' China 6a serves as a transition to China 6b, with stricter emission requirements for carbon monoxide, non-methane hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and PM particulate matter.
Oh, I was thinking of buying a China 5 standard car the other day, but found out that most big cities basically don’t allow new license plates for them anymore. I live in Beijing, and I heard the policy changed at the end of last year—the DMV said they won’t issue plates for newly purchased China 5 cars, it has to be China 6b. After checking some info, I found that many first-tier cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen have the same rule, due to strict environmental requirements. If you’re in a smaller place, like a county-level city or remote western regions, there might still be a chance. For example, a friend told me a certain county in Gansu still allows registration. My advice is to check the local DMV’s notice online or call them before buying a car, so you don’t waste money. Policies are tightening, and new energy vehicles are becoming mainstream—getting new China 5 cars registered is getting harder and harder.