What is the emission standard for China VI vehicles?
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VI refers to China VI, the National Sixth Stage Emission Standard for Motor Vehicle Pollutants, abbreviated as the China VI standard. Compared to China V fuel, China VI fuel can reduce particulate emissions by up to 10%, significantly lowering the pollutant content in vehicle exhaust. The China VI emission standard is 40%-50% stricter than the current China V standard. Below are the market impacts of the China VI emission standard: Sales of imported vehicles: The Euro VI emission standard for imported vehicles will conflict with the China 6b emission standard, which will affect the sales of imported vehicles. Domestic brand vehicles: The stricter China VI emission standard increases R&D costs for domestic brands, leading to corresponding price increases for these vehicles. Electric vehicles: The implementation of the China VI emission standard will boost the activity of the electric vehicle market and increase sales of pure electric vehicles. Used car market: The China VI emission standard may cause many potential used car buyers to adopt a wait-and-see attitude, severely impacting the resale value of China V models.
As a guy who often talks about cars, I think the automotive VI is actually what we commonly refer to as the China 6 emission standard, the latest environmental regulation. I remember it was fully implemented around 2019, replacing the previous China 5 standard, mainly to combat vehicle exhaust pollution and reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. Compared to China 5, China 6 is stricter, requiring cars to use better technology, such as optimizing engines and installing particulate filters, which is crucial for cleaner air. If you're buying a car, checking the emission standard is simple—just look for the environmental label or nameplate on the car. If it says GB VI or VI, it's China 6. It's divided into two phases, China 6A and China 6B, and now most new cars comply with China 6B. For us drivers, driving a China 6 car is more eco-friendly and slightly more fuel-efficient. Although the initial purchase might be a bit more expensive, the long-term maintenance costs are lower. Emission standards are evolving, and the country is pushing for electrification, so there might be another upgrade in a few years.
