The Impact of China VI Emission Standards on Used Cars

[JulianMarie]

"China VI", fully known as the "China 6th Stage Emission Standard for Light-Duty Vehicles", is an emission standard system independently developed by China based on referencing emission standard systems from other countries and regions, combined with its own development realities. Due to its complexity and difficulty surpassing the "China V" standard, "China VI" is also referred to as the "world's strictest" emission standard within the industry. According to relevant regulations, the implementation of the "China VI" standard is divided into two phases: a and b. The first phase, starting from July 1, 2020, prohibits the sale, registration, and licensing of vehicles that do not meet the "China VIa" emission standard. The second phase, starting from July 1, 2023, prohibits the sale, registration, and licensing of vehicles that do not meet the "China VIb" emission standard.