Can China IV Vehicles Be Transferred After the Implementation of China VI?

[KadenLee]

After the implementation of the China VI standard, it does not affect the transfer of China IV vehicles. Below is relevant information about the China VI standard: Emission Limits: China VI standard emission limits are divided into China VI A: Carbon monoxide 700mg/km, non-methane hydrocarbons 68mg/km, nitrogen oxides 60mg/km, PM particulate matter 4.5mg/km, etc.; China VI B: Carbon monoxide 500mg/km, non-methane hydrocarbons 35mg/km, nitrogen oxides 35mg/km, PM particulate matter 3mg/km, etc. Impact: After the implementation of the China VI standard, it only affects the registration of new China V vehicles. Already registered and annually inspected China V vehicles will not be affected in normal use.

[LolaLynn]

As someone who frequently studies automotive policies, I must say whether a China IV vehicle can be transferred after the implementation of China VI standards depends on the specific situation. Currently, most provinces have restricted the cross-province transfer of China IV vehicles. For example, if you want to transfer a Shanghai-licensed China IV vehicle to Jiangsu, it may be rejected. However, local transfers can generally still proceed, such as transferring the vehicle to relatives or friends within the same city. The key is to check the specific local policies. For instance, last year, some cities in Shandong relaxed restrictions on China IV vehicles. I recommend that owners directly inquire at the local vehicle management office before any transaction, bringing along the vehicle registration certificate and emission standard proof for the most reliable information. Additionally, be aware that some cities have started to designate restricted zones for China IV vehicles, meaning even if the transfer is successful, driving may still be limited.

[RafaelAnn]

Last year, I just went through the transfer process for my National IV standard car in my hometown. Here’s my practical experience: Local transfers are no problem—updating the registration info at the DMV system took just half an hour. But cross-province transfers are a headache. My neighbor tried to sell his National IV car from Hebei to Beijing and got his paperwork rejected twice. Policies change fast these days—some southern cities have even started checking local transfers for tailpipe emission levels, and if the car doesn’t meet the standard, the transfer won’t go through. It’s best to have the buyer confirm their local acceptance criteria before the deal or pay a bit extra for a professional agency to handle it. Bottom line: don’t expect to sell a National IV car to distant areas—even used car dealers aren’t too keen on taking these.

[Camila]

From an environmental protection perspective, the transfer of National IV vehicles is becoming increasingly difficult. After the full implementation of the National VI B standard, many provinces and cities have classified National IV vehicles as high-pollution models. I've seen numerous cases, especially in economically developed regions, where the vehicle management office's transfer system directly blocks registration for National IV emission vehicles. However, there are still some special circumstances where exceptions can be made, such as vintage car collections or inheritance among family members. It is recommended that owners dispose of idle National IV vehicles as soon as possible, as policies will only get stricter. You can check the emission map on the provincial environmental protection official website—areas marked in red are basically impossible for transfers. If all else fails, consider scrapping and renewing, as there are substantial subsidies available now for replacing with new energy vehicles.