Does Tesla Need Annual Inspection?
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Tesla requires annual inspection. According to the current new energy vehicle inspection regulations, it follows the same policy as fuel vehicles, with a six-year exemption for new vehicles. Vehicle inspection regulations: Operational passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first five years, and every six months thereafter. Trucks and large or medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first ten years, and every six months thereafter. Small and micro non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected once every two years within the first six years, once a year thereafter, and every six months after 15 years. Consequences of not participating in the annual inspection on time: Vehicles that do not undergo annual inspection on time are not allowed on the road. If driven, they will incur 3 penalty points and a fine. In the event of a traffic accident involving a vehicle that has not undergone annual inspection, the party involved will bear full or primary responsibility, and the insurance company will not provide compensation.
I've been driving a Tesla for five years. At first, I thought electric vehicles might not require annual inspections, but later I realized that's not the case at all. Government regulations mandate that all motor vehicles, including electric ones, must undergo inspections annually or biennially. New vehicles only need to go through on-site inspections six years after initial registration. Last year when I went to the inspection station, they checked the braking system, lights, chassis, and tire wear. They also inspected the cooling system for Tesla's motor and battery pack to ensure there were no safety hazards. The cost isn't high—just a few hundred yuan per inspection. If you skip the inspection, you could face fines and penalty points if caught, not to mention potential safety risks. I recommend not overlooking this. I always get my car inspected on time, which gives me peace of mind and allows for some preventive maintenance as well.
