Is the warranty still valid after the transfer of ownership for new energy vehicles?
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In most regions, the transfer time and related procedures for new energy vehicles are the same as those for blue-plate fuel vehicles, where ownership transfer can be processed once vehicle ownership is established. However, it is important to note that for blue-plate fuel vehicles, the license plate follows the person, not the vehicle, whereas for new energy vehicles, the license plate follows the vehicle, not the person. This means that the transfer of ownership for new energy vehicles requires the license plate to be transferred along with the vehicle, and the vehicle and license plate can only be separated six months after the transfer date. Additional details are as follows: 1. Documents required for vehicle transfer: original owner's ID card, new owner's ID card, vehicle registration certificate/duplicate, purchase tax certificate, vehicle and vessel tax payment receipt, motor vehicle registration certificate, motor vehicle inspection report, and insurance policy/card/invoice. All of these must be provided in original. 2. The used vehicle market implements an agency system for vehicle transfers, where the transfer window does not directly handle transactions for consumers. The vehicle must be brought to the market, and a used vehicle agency will complete the transfer procedures on behalf of the owner: evaluation, vehicle inspection, and issuing of receipts.
I recently bought a used new energy vehicle, and my biggest concern during the transfer was the warranty issue. After asking around, I learned that the original manufacturer's warranty for new energy vehicles generally follows the car, regardless of ownership changes. As long as the car is still within the warranty period, the manufacturer will still be responsible for any issues with the battery and the three-electric system. However, a key point is that you must keep all maintenance records complete and perform maintenance at authorized service centers. After the transfer, I went directly to the service station to confirm, and they checked the history records, confirming the warranty was still valid. I recommend checking the remaining warranty period in the user manual and calling the manufacturer's customer service to verify before the transfer. Avoid modifying any parts yourself, as that could easily void the warranty. The transfer itself won’t cancel the warranty, so you can rest assured.
