How often are electric vehicles inspected?
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For vehicles within 6 to 15 years of use, inspections are conducted annually. After exceeding 15 years of service, inspections are required every six months. Differences in electric vehicle inspections: The main variation lies in the inspection items between fuel-powered vehicles and pure electric vehicles. Pure electric vehicles are exempt from tailpipe emission testing. However, other functional inspections such as lighting, exterior appearance, and chassis still apply to pure electric vehicles. After passing the inspection: Upon successful annual inspection, pure electric vehicles must display the inspection sticker on their windshields, just like conventional fuel-powered vehicles, as proof of passing the current year's inspection.
I found that many electric car owners are confused about the annual inspection cycle. According to regulations, all household vehicles are exempt from on-site inspections for the first six years, but you must remember to apply for an electronic inspection label via the Traffic Management 12123 app every two years. Starting from the sixth year, you need to drive to the inspection station for an annual check. Here’s a pitfall to watch out for: although battery inspection is not part of the annual inspection items, it’s best to check the battery health during maintenance for cars over eight years old, as replacing a battery pack can cost around 40,000 to 50,000 yuan. Once, my neighbor’s Tesla got stuck during the annual inspection due to battery degradation.
