Deadline for China 5 Vehicle Registration?
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After the implementation of the China 6 standard, the registration of China 5 vehicles was discontinued. The deadline for China 5 vehicle registration varies depending on the implementation of the China 6 standard in different regions. The following are the differences between China 5 and China 6 vehicles: 1. Different carbon monoxide emission requirements: China 5 vehicles have a carbon monoxide content of 1000mg per kilometer; China 6 vehicles have a carbon monoxide content of 500mg per kilometer. 2. Different letter representations: China 5 is represented by V; China 6 is represented by VI. 3. Different issuing departments: The China 5 standard was issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection; the China 6 standard was issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine. 4. Different control levels: The emission control level of the China 5 standard is equivalent to the fifth-stage emission standard currently implemented in Europe; the emission control level of the China 6 standard is a standard formulated to prevent and control environmental pollution caused by exhaust emissions from compression-ignition and gas-fueled ignition engine vehicles and to protect human health.
Regarding the deadline for registering China 5 vehicles, I did thorough research when purchasing a car a couple of years ago. This deadline isn't uniform nationwide—it depends on your city. Generally speaking, starting from July 2019, many major cities like Beijing and Shanghai stopped registering new China 5 vehicles due to the mandatory implementation of the China 6 emission standards. Why this change? Primarily to promote environmental protection and reduce air pollution. I saw a friend share on a forum that he bought a new China 5 car but missed the deadline by just a few days, resulting in the inability to register it and losing the deposit for nothing. My advice is to opt for a China 6 or higher-standard vehicle now to avoid trouble. Additionally, there are still some China 5 vehicles circulating in the used car market, but make sure to check the latest policies at the local DMV before transferring ownership to avoid a wasted trip.
