What was the emission standard in 2013?

[LaLeilani]

Vehicles manufactured after July 1, 2013 were basically compliant with China IV emission standards, as this was the deadline for China III standard vehicle registration. Below are relevant details: 1. How to check emission standards: The simplest method is to look at the vehicle's environmental protection label, which clearly indicates the standard on its back. Alternatively, you can check with the vehicle management office using the motor vehicle registration certificate (original or copy). 2. New vehicle emission standards: For new vehicles, you can find this information on the factory certificate of conformity. However, most vehicle certificates are kept at the vehicle management office. Therefore, when purchasing a new car, it's recommended to make a copy for your records to facilitate future reference of vehicle-related information.

[LeHolden]

I've checked the information, most cars produced in 2013 comply with China IV emission standards. At that time, the China V standard was still in the pilot phase, and major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou only started gradually implementing China V in the second half of 2013. You need to pay special attention when buying a car - for example, only vehicles newly registered after July in Shenzhen meet China V standards. To confirm accurately, the most direct way is to check the vehicle conformity certificate or environmental protection label. Also, a reminder: many provinces now prohibit the transfer of China IV vehicles, so make sure to check local policies before buying a used car to avoid any disadvantages.

[SanSarah]

To be honest, this depends on the region. In 2013, most areas in China adopted the National IV emission standard. However, major cities like Beijing were exceptions - they mandated National V as early as March 2013, with Shanghai and Guangzhou following closely. For vehicles manufactured in 2013, the key is to check the environmental protection mark on the vehicle registration certificate. I recommend calling the environmental protection hotline 12369 for the most reliable verification - they can immediately confirm the emission standard when you provide the vehicle details. National IV vehicles now face widespread driving and transfer restrictions, with some cities already prohibiting outbound transfers.

[ManuelMarie]

When I researched car purchases, I found that most vehicles in 2013 were China IV compliant. There's a key timeline here: China V standards weren't nationally mandated until 2017. However, Beijing pioneered by implementing Beijing V standards (equivalent to China V) in February 2013, so 2013 vehicles in first-tier cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou might be one tier higher. The most reliable method is to check the emission label under the hood - it's clearly marked there. Emission standards make a big difference nowadays, with China IV vehicles facing driving restrictions in many cities and encountering much more complicated cross-province transfer procedures.

[SanJames]

Simply put, 2013 was China IV. But in reality, it was quite complex—that year was a transition period: Beijing required new cars to meet China V standards from February, Shenzhen followed in July, Guangzhou implemented it in October, while most other provinces remained on China IV. My advice is to check the vehicle's nameplate inside the door—cars produced after the local policy switch date are higher-standard models. Don't just rely on the year; China V cars from 2013 do exist but are extremely rare. Nowadays, many provinces restrict the transfer of China IV vehicles. The most accurate method is to check emission records at testing stations, as the green book's labeled standard can sometimes be incorrect.