How Many More Years Can National V Emission Standard Vehicles Be Driven?

[DeJohnny]

National V vehicles can likely be used for about 4 more years. Here are some details about National V vehicles: 1. National V vehicles refer to emission standards set by the government at different stages; the main purpose is to control and reduce vehicle pollutant emissions, with later standards being more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. 2. Compared to the Phase IV standards, the implementation of National V standards will significantly reduce vehicle pollutant emissions. New vehicles will see a 25% reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions and an 80% reduction in particulate matter emissions, while in-use vehicles will experience an overall reduction of 10% to 15% in emissions, which is of great significance for improving air quality.

[DiCharlotte]

As a veteran driver with nearly twenty years of experience, honestly speaking, a China V vehicle can still run perfectly fine for another seven or eight years. Just look at big cities like Beijing and Shanghai—more than half of the cars on the road today are still China IV or China V models. Although future policies will inevitably impose restrictions, the phase-out process is gradual. China IV cars are still everywhere, aren’t they? The key is to maintain the vehicle well and ensure it passes emissions tests. My family’s China V car has been running for almost ten years, and with proper maintenance, the fuel consumption and performance are not far off from a new car. Of course, if you’re in a place with strict environmental regulations like Shenzhen, you might need to pay more attention to policy changes.

[Dana]

From the perspective of used car evaluation, China 5 vehicles still have at least 5 years of prime time left. While new cars now comply with China 6B standards, China 5 vehicles account for over 70% of the used car market and cannot be phased out in the short term. I've encountered owners who rushed to sell their cars due to policy change concerns, only to find they couldn't get good prices. The residual value difference between China 5 and China 6A vehicles is less than 10%. It's worth noting that some key regions have begun restricting China 5 trucks, while passenger car restrictions are currently only piloted in a very few cities like Zhengzhou. It's recommended to search for policies using 'local city name + old vehicle elimination subsidy', which is much more reliable than blind anxiety.

[LawsonFitz]

I just talked to the inspection station technician about this during last year's vehicle inspection. The current emission standards for China 5 vehicles remain the same as last year, and both yellow and green labels can pass. However, the technician mentioned that in two years, the testing equipment might be upgraded, making exhaust emission tests stricter, especially for particulate matter. The most common issue he sees with older vehicles is excessive emissions due to failed catalytic converters, and replacing them with OEM parts costs around 3,000-4,000 yuan. Instead, he recommends adding a bottle of fuel system cleaner every six months to remove carbon deposits and warming up the vehicle for 20 minutes before the annual inspection for best results. By the way, for China 5 vehicles manufactured before 2015, it's advisable to check the oxygen sensor in advance this year.