What are the differences between National V and VI?
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There are several differences between National V and VI: 1. Vehicle price difference: National VI vehicles are equipped with many additional components compared to National V vehicles. In addition, automobile manufacturers incur extra costs from vehicle declaration announcements, various tests, and production, resulting in National VI vehicles being significantly more expensive than National V vehicles. 2. Vehicle scrapping time limit difference: A 2010 National III truck and a 2010 National IV truck can still operate in Beijing. However, as more cities ban older vehicles, they are effectively scrapped. Therefore, even for vehicles of the same year, the time limits differ. 3. Road access rights and entry restrictions difference: Many local policies impose restrictions on vehicles with lower emission standards, and some vehicles with outdated emission standards are even directly prohibited from driving, leading to limited or prohibited access in certain areas. 4. Vehicle residual value difference: Due to scrapping time limits, road access restrictions, and entry restrictions in certain areas, vehicles with the same condition but different emission standards will have significant differences in residual value. Moreover, vehicles with excessively low emission standards are harder to sell.
The difference between China V and China VI, in my personal opinion, mainly lies in the significantly stricter environmental requirements. The China VI emission standards are much more stringent than China V, with limits on various pollutants such as particulate matter and nitrogen oxides reduced by 30% to 50%, meaning cleaner air, especially in big cities where smog has decreased significantly. The key is that China VI introduces real-driving emissions testing, not just lab tests, requiring vehicles to meet standards during actual road driving, which greatly reduces the room for cheating. The benefits are a healthier environment, but cars are a bit more expensive, and maintenance might be more complex. In the long run, national policy is driving this upgrade, with China VI being gradually implemented in 2019, now divided into Phase a and Phase b, with Phase b being even stricter. I believe that as ordinary people, supporting environmental protection, though costly, is worthwhile because we can't ruin the Earth. When buying a car, note that China VI-compliant vehicles have easier access in cities with license plate restrictions and retain better resale value. In short, this change is a big step towards blue skies and white clouds, and I recommend car owners prioritize China VI to avoid future troubles with traffic restrictions or obsolescence.
