What are the mandatory scrapping standards for new energy vehicles?

[AngeloLynn]

For new energy vehicles, since there is no tailpipe emissions, the scrapping standard for non-operational small and mini new energy vehicles is measured by 600,000 kilometers. Private car scrapping regulations: For 5-seat family cars and 7-seat SUVs, non-operational small and mini cars have no usage period limit; when the normal mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers, the state will guide the scrapping; in addition to the above vehicles, small and mini non-operational passenger cars, large non-operational cars, and wheeled special machinery vehicles also have no usage period limit. Common operational vehicle scrapping regulations: Small and mini taxi passenger cars have a scrapping period of 8 years, medium taxi passenger cars have a scrapping period of 10 years, and large taxi passenger cars have a scrapping period of 12 years; bus passenger cars have a scrapping period of 13 years, other small and mini operational passenger cars have a scrapping period of 10 years, and large and medium operational passenger cars have a scrapping period of 15 years; mini operational trucks have a scrapping period of 8 years, light and large operational trucks have a scrapping period of 10 years. The difference between guided scrapping and mandatory scrapping: Guided scrapping is a recommended scrapping, but if the vehicle still meets the requirements for continued use, it does not have to be scrapped; mandatory scrapping is a must, definitely, and certainly to be scrapped. Mandatory scrapping standards: Reaching the specified usage period; after repair and adjustment, still not meeting the national standards for in-use vehicle safety technical requirements; after repair and adjustment or using control technology, still not meeting the national standards for in-use vehicle pollutant or noise emissions; failing to obtain the vehicle inspection qualification mark for three consecutive inspection cycles after the inspection validity period expires.

[OAlexander]

The mandatory scrapping of new energy vehicles needs to be analyzed separately. Currently, there is no separate mandatory scrapping period set for new energy vehicles at the national level, and the policy of guided scrapping after 600,000 kilometers for traditional fuel vehicles is still applied. However, the focus is on the battery! For example, for commercial vehicles like taxis, Beijing mandates that pure electric vehicles must be retired from operation after 5 years or 600,000 kilometers. For private vehicles, the key lies in the annual inspection: if the battery degrades significantly and the range drops below 70% of the nominal value, the battery pack may be required to be replaced to pass the inspection. If the battery pack is deformed due to a major accident and the repair cost exceeds the vehicle's value, it will likely have to be scrapped.

[ClaraLee]

Last time I accompanied my relative to deal with the residual value of his early-model electric vehicle, I specifically researched the scrapping standards. In fact, current policies focus more on safety red lines rather than age. For example, if the battery system detects critical issues like thermal runaway risks, insulation resistance failures, or electrolyte leakage, the annual inspection will directly fail it. Even battery pack casings with cracks after collisions can't get repair orders from 4S shops. Mileage actually has less impact—some ride-hailing drivers in our group drove up to 400,000 km before replacing their cars. The key factor is subsequent usage costs: when battery health drops to 60%, it essentially loses practical value.

[Stewart]

From a maintenance perspective, the scrapping logic is quite realistic. Currently, replacing a ternary lithium battery costs around 50,000 to 60,000 yuan, while lithium iron phosphate batteries cost about 30,000 to 40,000 yuan. For an ordinary family electric car priced at over 100,000 yuan, after seven or eight years of use, its residual value drops to just 20,000 to 30,000 yuan. When the cost of replacing the battery exceeds the car's value, it naturally leads to early scrapping. Although not explicitly stated in policies, the new annual inspection regulations now include the three-electric system (battery, motor, and electronic control) as key inspection items. For instance, if battery capacity degradation exceeds 30% or motor insulation fails, the vehicle cannot be driven until repairs meet the standards. In such cases, it's practically no different from mandatory scrapping.