How many years before new energy commercial vehicles are scrapped?
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For new energy vehicles, there are currently no mandatory scrapping regulations set by the state. However, considering the current lifespan of new energy batteries, many people may choose to scrap a new energy vehicle after about 8 years of use. More information on new energy vehicles is as follows: 1. Introduction: 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 driving, resulting in advanced technical principles and featuring new technologies and structures. 2. Types: New energy vehicles include four major types: hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), battery electric vehicles (BEV, including solar-powered vehicles), fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV), and other new energy vehicles (such as those using supercapacitors, flywheels, and other high-efficiency energy storage devices). Unconventional vehicle fuels refer to fuels other than gasoline, diesel, natural gas (NG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), ethanol gasoline (EG), methanol, and dimethyl ether.
I've been a taxi driver for twenty years, and now I'm driving a pure electric taxi, which is indeed an operational vehicle. This is a very practical question. According to our industry regulations, the retirement age for new energy operational vehicles generally follows that of pure electric taxis. I operate in Shenzhen, where the rule is mandatory retirement after 8 years of service. However, some places are more flexible. For example, Tianjin sets the retirement threshold at 600,000 kilometers, meaning if you drive a lot, you might reach retirement in just five years. The key is to check what's stated on your operation permit, as requirements vary by local transport bureau. Never exceed the retirement period—getting caught by transport authorities can result in vehicle impoundment and fines. An old colleague of mine was fined 20,000 yuan for delaying retirement by half a year. Older vehicles suffer severe battery degradation, with a full charge lasting less than 200 kilometers, so it's really time to retire them. I recommend checking the local transport bureau's official website to confirm the retirement age before taking over a vehicle.
I have been responsible for vehicle compliance management on the platform for six years. The retirement rules for new energy commercial vehicles mainly fall into two categories: commercial taxis are typically mandated to retire after eight years, and ride-hailing vehicles in most cities follow the same standard. However, it's important to note the mileage restrictions—for example, Beijing requires ride-hailing vehicles to be taken off the road after reaching 600,000 kilometers. The battery degradation curve for common models like the BYD e5 is designed for an eight-year lifespan, and continuing to drive beyond that period can pose safety risks. Our platform automatically removes vehicles that reach seven years of age every month. Last time, a driver wanted to continue operating after eight years, but the vehicle management office's data couldn't connect to the platform system, leading to the suspension of his order-taking privileges. We recommend that owners arrange for vehicle updates three months in advance to avoid missing deadlines and disrupting their operations.
