Can National V Vehicles Be Transferred?
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National V vehicles can be transferred. After the implementation of the National VI emission standards, there is no impact on the transfer of local used National V vehicles between owners. This means that for regions where the National VI emission standards have already been implemented, used vehicles that do not meet the National VI emission standards can still be transferred normally. Below are the differences between the National VI and National V standards: Different Emission Standards: The National VI standard is stricter than National V. In terms of emission standards, nitrogen oxides are reduced by 77%, particulate matter by 67%, and a more stringent particle number limit is introduced. National VI adopts a fuel-neutral principle, meaning the emission limits are the same regardless of the fuel type. During the National V phase, the emission standards for diesel and gasoline vehicles were different. Different Vehicle Prices: National VI vehicles are significantly more expensive than National V vehicles. Different Supervision and Management: National VI introduces stricter compliance supervision and management requirements, including type inspection and information disclosure, production consistency inspection, and new production vehicle inspection, while simplifying the method for determining standard compliance.
From my years of experience in the car world, transferring a China 5 (National V) vehicle is indeed possible, but there are prerequisites. Emission policies vary by region. In major cities like Beijing and Shanghai, post-2019 restrictions prevent the transfer of vehicles below China 6 (National VI) standards, meaning China 5 cars can't complete transfer procedures there. However, in second or third-tier cities or equivalent regions, such as parts of Hunan or Sichuan, as long as the vehicle is in normal condition with no traffic violations, the transfer process can go smoothly. I recommend checking the local DMV's official website for policies before proceeding or bringing your vehicle license to the service window for inquiries—don't act blindly. Also, pay attention to the pricing issues often mentioned by used car dealers. China 5 vehicles may depreciate faster in restricted zones. Last time I dealt with a similar situation, I spent a small amount on a vehicle inspection to ensure all emission certificates were complete. The key is to prepare early—don't wait until signing the contract to discover issues, as that can be quite awkward.