Can China V Vehicles Be Licensed in Shenzhen?
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China V vehicles cannot be licensed in Shenzhen. Here are the relevant details: 1. Since the implementation of the China VI standard on January 1, 2019, China V vehicles have been ineligible for licensing in Shenzhen. 2. Many cities and regions across the country have gradually begun implementing the China VI standard, leading to price drops for China III, China IV, and China V vehicles. 3. China VI A standard: Carbon monoxide emissions must not exceed 700 milligrams per kilometer. Non-methane hydrocarbon emissions must not exceed 68 milligrams per kilometer. Nitrogen oxide emissions must not exceed 60 milligrams per kilometer. PM fine particulate emissions must not exceed 4.5 milligrams per kilometer.
As a veteran car enthusiast with over 20 years of driving experience, I can tell you that registering a new China 5 emission standard vehicle in Shenzhen is absolutely out of the question. After China implemented the China 6 emission standards in 2020, Shenzhen, being an environmentally progressive city, completely banned new China 5 vehicles from being registered. I remember a few years ago when I tried to help a friend get a license plate for a China 5 vehicle, I made several trips to the vehicle management office but was turned away each time. They said the policy was strictly enforced and no new vehicles that didn't meet the standards would be registered. Now even second-hand China 5 vehicles face tight restrictions - it's basically impossible to transfer one into Shenzhen unless it's for specific classic car modification projects, but the chances of that are slim. My advice to car owners is not to gamble with luck but to directly opt for China 6 compliant new models or electric vehicles. It saves trouble, is more environmentally friendly, and avoids the risk of fines. Although investing in a new car is costly, in the long run, the maintenance costs are lower, urban air quality improves, and it benefits everyone. In short, Shenzhen's rigid policy is something no one can bend.
