Can National V Vehicles Be Licensed in Shanghai?

[OOmar]

Shanghai's deadline for licensing, which is the implementation date of the National VI emission standards, generally means that National V vehicles will no longer be licensed after July 1, 2019. Below is an introduction to National V: 1. Introduction: The National Fifth Stage Motor Vehicle Pollutant Emission Standard, known as "National V Standard," has an emission control level equivalent to the European Union's currently implemented Euro 5 emission standard. 2. Function: It imposes stricter limits on motor vehicle emissions such as nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter. 3. Differences: Compared to the National IV standard, the new standard reduces nitrogen oxide emissions by 25% for light-duty vehicles and by 43% for heavy-duty vehicles.

[VanCassidy]

As a veteran truck driver with over a decade of experience in Shanghai's freight industry, I know this inside out! National V emission standard vehicles can't get new Shanghai licenses at all now. The Environmental Protection Bureau issued a notice last year - starting July 1, 2023, even used National V vehicles are prohibited from being transferred to Shanghai. It's absolutely impossible to convert out-of-province National V vehicles to Shanghai plates. Currently, even the Shanghai C license plates require China VI-B standards, let alone the main Shanghai plates. Last month when I accompanied my buddy car shopping, the 4S dealer directly said all their National V inventory vehicles were being shipped to third-tier cities for sale. Chongming Island was still an option recently, but now that's uncertain too. My advice - if you really want to buy a car, just look at National VI or new energy vehicles directly, to save yourself a wasted trip to the vehicle management office.

[VanJulia]

Last year, when procuring vehicles for the company, we studied the policies. Currently, Shanghai is implementing the latest emission standards. Specifically, China V gasoline vehicles could no longer be registered starting from 2020, and China V diesel vehicles were blocked even earlier in 2019. The latest regulation in July 2023 completely prohibits the transfer of used China V vehicles. The Environmental Protection Bureau enforces strict checks, and the vehicle management system automatically identifies vehicle information; vehicles that fail to meet emission standards cannot even enter the processing workflow. Our company's three China V light trucks are now only allowed to operate in neighboring provinces. When updating the fleet, the sales manager suggested directly opting for China VI b standard models, and new energy logistics vehicles also enjoy purchase tax exemptions.

[AbigailFitz]

Just finished handling the transfer of my father-in-law's car. His 2017 National V SUV was intended to be converted to a Shanghai license plate, but the vehicle management office's computer directly popped up a warning box. The staff explained there were three restrictions: new car registrations require National VI b standards, out-of-town vehicles transferred in must meet National VI standards, and while local used car transfers don't have emission restrictions, the buyer must have Shanghai license plate eligibility. In the end, even after consulting a broker, it was said to be impossible, so we could only sell it to Suzhou. Currently, Shanghai's subsidy for replacing old cars with new energy vehicles is quite high. A colleague last month saved about ten thousand yuan by trading in his old car for a Model Y.