Can National V Vehicles Be Transferred to Zhejiang Province?
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National V emission standard vehicles cannot be transferred to Zhejiang Province. The details are as follows: Zhejiang implemented the National VI emission standard on July 1, 2019, from which date National V vehicles could no longer be registered. However, National V vehicles sold before July 1, 2019, with a unified motor vehicle sales invoice issued, and those meeting the National V emission standards transferred from other provinces could complete the transfer process with the traffic management department of the public security authority before October 1, 2019 (exclusive). Additional information: Differences between National V and National VI: 1. Different carbon monoxide emission requirements: National V vehicles emit 1000mg of carbon monoxide per kilometer; National VI vehicles emit 500mg per kilometer. 2. Different letter representations: National V is represented by 'V'; National VI is represented by 'VI'. 3. Different issuing departments: National V standards were issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection; National VI standards were issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine. 4. Different control levels: National V emission control levels are equivalent to the European Phase 5 emission standards; National VI standards were formulated to prevent environmental pollution from exhaust emissions of compression-ignition and gas-fueled ignition engine vehicles and to protect human health.
I recently researched the vehicle transfer policies in Zhejiang, and currently, cars meeting the National V emission standards can still be transferred to most areas in Zhejiang, but they must comply with local exhaust emission standards. First, you need to check the latest announcements on the official websites of the Zhejiang Environmental Protection Bureau or the Vehicle Management Office, because in big cities like Hangzhou and Ningbo, the requirements are strict. You must pass an exhaust emission test before transferring the vehicle, and only after meeting the standards can you proceed with the transfer procedures. I remember the test isn't expensive, around 200-300 RMB per test, but older cars might have trouble passing, so it's advisable to service the exhaust pipe in advance. Due to the transition period, Zhejiang hasn't completely banned National V vehicles yet, but with the promotion of National VI standards, the policies might tighten in the future. When transferring the vehicle, remember to bring your vehicle license and ID card. It's better to hire an agent to handle the paperwork for you to save time. The policy changes are driven by environmental concerns, as air pollution is a significant issue now, but it's still feasible for the time being, so don't delay.
