How often are electric vehicles inspected?
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New energy vehicles follow the same annual inspection rules as fuel-powered vehicles. According to the relevant provisions of China's "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law," the current annual inspection for new energy vehicles is also divided into commercial vehicles and non-commercial vehicles. For non-commercial vehicles, there is a 6-year exemption policy, but every 2 years, an application for an inspection mark must be submitted to the traffic management department. If a pure electric vehicle is a commercial vehicle, vehicles registered within 5 years require an annual inspection, while vehicles older than 5 years need to be inspected every six months, which is stricter than for non-commercial vehicles. For the annual inspection of a pure electric vehicle, you need to bring the vehicle's registration certificate, compulsory traffic insurance policy, proof of payment or exemption from vehicle and vessel tax, and the owner's ID card to the vehicle management office to apply for the annual inspection. On-site, you will need to fill out an "Application Form for Motor Vehicle Inspection Mark." The only difference between the inspection items for electric vehicles and other vehicles is the exhaust emission test.
I'm an ordinary office worker who has been driving an electric car for five years, and I worry about the annual inspection every year. In fact, the annual inspection rules for electric vehicles are the same as those for fuel vehicles. New cars are exempt from on-site inspection for the first six years, but you must apply for an inspection label on the 12123 APP every two years. After six years, you have to go for an on-site inspection, but electric vehicles don’t have to undergo tailpipe emissions testing, saving that step. The focus will be on battery safety, braking system, and lighting conditions. I remember when I went for my first on-site inspection in the sixth year, I made an appointment in advance to save queuing time, and the inspection fee was a little over two hundred yuan. During regular maintenance, make sure the shop checks the chassis wiring to avoid sudden failures affecting the annual inspection. For cars older than ten years, inspections are required once a year, with more and stricter inspection items.
