Implementation Time of China 6 Emission Standard in Suzhou
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Jiangsu's implementation of the China 6 emission standard is carried out in two steps: 1. China 6a: The China 6a standard has been implemented since July 1, 2019, covering all newly sold and registered light-duty vehicles and all newly produced, imported, sold, and registered heavy-duty gas vehicles in the province. 2. China 6b: The China 6b standard will be implemented from July 1, 2023, in accordance with national standards. The deadline for registering China 5 vehicles in Jiangsu: Starting from July 1, 2019, China 5 vehicles can no longer be registered. However, for vehicles purchased before July 1, 2019 (based on the date of the purchase invoice) or transferred from other provinces (based on the date of transfer registration in the vehicle registration certificate) that meet the China 5 emission standard requirements, the traffic management department of the public security authority can process the vehicle registration within one month after the implementation date specified in this notice. Registrations will not be processed after the deadline.
I remember that the China 6 emission standards in Suzhou were officially implemented on July 1, 2019, when the China 6a phase began to take effect. Coincidentally, I was planning to change my car at that time and found that the prices of used cars in the market plummeted because vehicles under the old standards could no longer be registered. The new standards require vehicles to reduce pollutant emissions, such as nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide, which are significantly lower than those under China 5, benefiting environmental improvement. As a major manufacturing city, Suzhou synchronized its implementation to align with national policies and reduce the impact of smog. Paying attention to this timeline when buying a car is crucial—older inventory cars had many promotions, but in the long run, China 6-compliant vehicles are more energy-efficient. I also noticed that the air pollution index dropped after the policy was implemented, which is quite gratifying. In short, since 2019, it's essential to look for the China 6 label when buying a new car.
