Do new energy vehicles require tax payment for license plate registration?
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New energy vehicles do not require tax payment for license plate registration. Eligibility criteria: Pure electric vehicles, plug-in (including range-extended) hybrid vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles that are approved for sale in China. The power batteries used do not include lead-acid batteries. The comprehensive fuel consumption of plug-in hybrid passenger vehicles (excluding fuel consumption converted from electricity) must be less than 60% of the corresponding target value in the current national standard for conventional fuel consumption. The comprehensive fuel consumption of plug-in hybrid commercial vehicles (excluding fuel consumption converted from electricity) must be less than 60% of the corresponding limit value in the current national standard for conventional fuel consumption. The vehicles must pass the special inspection for new energy vehicles and meet the requirements of new energy vehicle standards. New energy vehicles: New energy vehicles refer to vehicles that use unconventional vehicle fuels as power sources (or use conventional vehicle fuels with new types of on-board power devices), integrating advanced technologies in vehicle power control and drive systems, resulting in advanced technical principles and featuring new technologies and new structures.
I recently helped a relative with the new energy vehicle license plate registration process and got quite familiar with the whole procedure. Registering a new energy vehicle itself doesn’t involve taxes, just administrative fees like the license plate fee and registration fee, usually a few hundred yuan. However, when purchasing a new vehicle, there’s a national policy exempting the vehicle purchase tax, which saves a significant amount—around 10% of the car’s cost. The government encourages eco-friendly models, so new energy vehicles enjoy this benefit. For daily processing, just go to the DMV to pay the fees, and remember to bring the car purchase invoice and ID proof. If buying a used vehicle, fees may include a transfer fee, but that’s not a tax either. I recommend checking local policies in advance to avoid being misled into overpaying. In short, there are no taxes in the registration step, so don’t worry about extra burdens.
