Until When Can National V Standard Trucks Be Driven?
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National V standard vehicles will not face environmental traffic restrictions or mandatory scrapping for at least ten years. According to the "Light-Duty Vehicle Pollutant Emission Limits and Measurement Methods (China Phase VI)" released by the Ministry of Environmental Protection, the National V standard will remain applicable for vehicle inspections in China until July 1, 2025. Below is an introduction to the National V standard: 1. Nature: The "National V Standard" is China's fifth-phase motor vehicle pollutant emission standard. Its emission control level is equivalent to Europe's currently implemented Phase 5 emission standard, imposing stricter limits on vehicle emissions such as nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter. 2. Effect: Compared to the National IV standard, the new standard reduces nitrogen oxide emissions by 25% for light-duty vehicles and 43% for heavy-duty vehicles.
I've driven trucks for half my life, and those National V emission standard trucks still run fine, but you've got to keep an eye on policy changes. Big cities have already tightened regulations—for example, Beijing implemented restrictions on National V trucks last year, and other regions are following suit. Theoretically, National V trucks can still operate for several more years as long as they pass annual inspections and receive proper maintenance. They might even last until 2030, but that's just the bare minimum. In reality, environmental requirements are getting stricter. National VI standards are already in place, and National V trucks' emissions don't meet the mark, making them prone to fines or urban access restrictions. I think drivers should start preparing early—check local regulations and don't wait until your truck gets stopped to panic. Upgrading to National VI or new-energy trucks is more cost-effective; they're fuel-efficient and safer. Friends I know have already started switching, and they're more reliable for long hauls too. The lifespan of National V trucks depends on the region—they might last longer in mountainous areas, but cities are phasing them out fast.
