Foshan, Guangdong's Deadline for Ending China 5 Vehicle Registration
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Foshan's deadline for ending China 5 vehicle registration was July 1, 2019. According to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment's schedule, the implementation of China 6 standards was originally planned in two phases: Phase 1 aimed to popularize China 6A standards by July 2020, while Phase 2 targeted full adoption of China 6B standards by 2023. Some regions piloted the China 6 standards before July 1, 2019, meaning that China 5 vehicle registration was halted in certain areas starting from that date. Below is the implementation timeline for China 6 standards: 1. Pearl River Delta Region: Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Huizhou, Zhuhai, Jiangmen, Zhaoqing, Shaoguan, Qingyuan, Yunfu, Heyuan, Shanwei; 2. Yangtze River Delta Region: Hangzhou, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang; Shanxi: Taiyuan, Jincheng, Changzhi, Yangquan; 3. Chengdu-Chongqing Region: Chengdu, Mianyang, Deyang, Leshan, Neijiang, Zigong, Nanchong, Ziyang, Yibin, Guang'an, Ya'an, Luzhou, Dazhou, Meishan, Suining, Chongqing; 4. Fenwei Plain: Jinzhong, Xi'an, Tongchuan, Linfen, Baoji, Lüliang, Weinan, Yuncheng, Xianyang, Yangling.
I've lived in Foshan for quite some years. Regarding the suspension of registration for China 5 vehicles, I remember it was officially implemented on July 1, 2019. At that time, I was considering buying a new car and happened to encounter this policy change. Previously, China 5 cars were cheaper, and everyone was rushing to buy them. But after the policy shift, we had to switch to China 6 vehicles, which were slightly more expensive but more environmentally friendly. The second-hand market was chaotic for a while too, with China 5 cars depreciating rapidly. Fortunately, dealers here had inventory clearance sales, making the transition relatively smooth. As a major city in Guangdong, Foshan is at the forefront of environmental protection. After the emission standards upgrade, the air quality on the roads noticeably improved, with less smog during traffic jams. I'd advise other car owners to pay more attention to policy changes and plan ahead, so they don't end up scrambling like I did back then.
My experience of buying a car this year made me realize that Foshan stopped issuing license plates for China 5 vehicles as early as July 2019, right during the peak of the new policy. As a new car buyer, I originally wanted to save money by purchasing a China 5 model, but got stuck and had to switch to a China 6 new car. Although it was a bit more expensive, it has lower emissions and is more durable. The policy advancement was quite rapid, with Foshan closely following the provincial pace, and dealers adjusted their inventories, offering many promotional discounts. This change affected all car buyers, especially those with tight budgets, requiring flexibility during the transition period. In the long run, upgrading to China 6 is beneficial, as vehicle technology has become more advanced, making driving safer and more environmentally friendly.
