How many more years can National IV emission standard vehicles be driven?
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National IV emission standard vehicles can still be driven for 8 years. The following is an introduction to the National IV emission standard: Introduction to National IV Emission Standard: Starting from May 1, 2018, the application for National III products was stopped, and only applications for National IV products were accepted. After July 1, 2018, no further announcements for National III models were issued. When applying for the announcement of National IV models, new specifications and models should be used to distinguish them from National III models. Since the new standard has already stipulated the technical route, National IV models no longer provide separate recommended technical solutions and should comply with the standard requirements. National IV Emission Standard Applicable Models: Motorcycles and mopeds are classified according to maximum design speed and displacement. Motorcycles refer to those powered by spark-ignition engines with a maximum design speed greater than 50 km/h or a displacement greater than 50 mL, as well as those powered by compression-ignition (diesel) engines with a maximum design speed greater than 50 km/h or a displacement greater than 50 mL for three-wheeled motorcycles.
Brothers driving China IV standard vehicles, don't panic too much. As long as your vehicle passes the annual inspection and is in good condition, you've got at least three to five good years left. It mainly depends on which city you're driving in—first-tier cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen have stricter regulations, and restrictions might gradually roll out after 2027. Last time I helped someone check a used car, I found that Shenzhen already bans China IV diesel vehicles from entering the city center. Policies are more relaxed in second- and third-tier cities, where running for seven or eight years shouldn't be a problem—just make sure to maintain the catalytic converter well for easier emissions compliance during inspections. Keep an eye on local environmental bureau announcements. My neighbor Uncle Wang drives a China IV pickup in a small town, and this year, in its eighth year, it passed the annual inspection in one go.
