When will China National III vehicles be phased out?
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China National III vehicles will not be phased out yet. The China National III standard was implemented in 2008, and the longest service life of National III vehicles has not yet reached 15 years. Here is the relevant information: 1. Regulations: China has clear regulations that do not set a scrapping period for private passenger vehicles, but only stipulate "guided scrapping" after reaching 600,000 kilometers. For light trucks and heavy trucks, the mandatory scrapping period is 10 years, but it can be extended up to 5 years, meaning the maximum mandatory scrapping period for National III trucks is 15 years. 2. National III Standard: The abbreviation for the national third-stage emission standard, equivalent to the European III emission standard. The content of tailpipe pollutants is equivalent to Euro III, with the only difference being that new vehicles must be equipped with an OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) system.
The phase-out timeline for China III vehicles primarily depends on local policies. After China implemented the China III emission standards in 2007, the government began promoting the phase-out around 2017 due to worsening environmental pollution. For instance, Beijing started restricting China III vehicles from entering within the Fifth Ring Road in 2020, and Shanghai has also gradually banned them from certain zones. The progress varies significantly across different cities nationwide; major cities like Guangzhou plan to fully phase out China III vehicles by 2025, while smaller counties might do so later. The purpose behind this phase-out is to promote cleaner China V and China VI standards and reduce exhaust pollution. As someone who frequently follows environmental issues, I understand that subsidy programs are key to encouraging vehicle owners to upgrade, but the amounts vary by region, typically ranging in the thousands of yuan. I recommend owners regularly check updates from local transportation authorities to avoid penalties and benefit from compensation, saving both hassle and money.
