When will the National China 6 emission standard be implemented nationwide?

[AlexanderDella]

Key regions, the Pearl River Delta area, and the Chengdu-Chongqing region implemented the China 6 standard on July 1, 2019, while the rest of the country adopted it starting from July 1, 2020. Below is more information about the China 6 standard: 1. Article 4, Section 15 of the "Three-Year Action Plan for Winning the Blue Sky War" issued by the State Council clearly stipulates that key regions, the Pearl River Delta area, and the Chengdu-Chongqing region would implement the China 6 emission standard ahead of schedule starting from July 1, 2019. The promotion and use of gas vehicles meeting the China 6 emission standard were encouraged. 2. Fifteen provinces and municipalities across the country successively issued documents to implement the China 6 emission standard ahead of schedule in 2019, meaning that only vehicles meeting the China 6 standard could be registered from July 1, 2019. 3. After the implementation of the China 6 emission standard, all vehicles sold and registered must meet the requirements of the China 6 standard. Vehicles below this emission standard will be prohibited from being sold, registered, or transferred. China 4 and China 5 emission vehicles will only be allowed to be scrapped or relocated to regions where the China 6 standard has not yet been implemented.

[ReaganMarie]

I remember the nationwide implementation of the China VI emission standards started on July 1, 2023, with the unified enforcement of the China VIb phase nationwide. When buying a car, pay attention to this point—many brands had already transitioned in the previous two years, and cities like Shanghai and Beijing even rolled out China VI earlier. Now, all newly registered vehicles must comply with this standard, which imposes stricter pollution controls and reduces nitrogen oxide emissions, resulting in less black smoke from the exhaust while driving. Personally, I think it's great—better for the environment and safety. However, when buying a used car, check the registration date carefully to avoid older models. Before purchasing, it's best to ask the dealer or check local policies online, as implementation rules may vary by region. After this standard upgrade, car maintenance has also become simpler, with better availability of parts and lower overall costs.

[ErinAnn]

As a car enthusiast, I understand that the nationwide implementation of the China VI emission standards was fully rolled out on July 1, 2023, reaching the China VI b phase. The standards are quite advanced, prompting automakers to upgrade engines and install DPF systems to reduce emissions. Before full implementation, there was a transition period with regional variations—for example, Guangzhou partially enforced the standards as early as 2020. Now, all new vehicles sold must comply, or they won’t be eligible for license plates. I believe this policy drives technological progress and reduces pollution, but consumers looking to buy older models need to act quickly to clear out inventory. Overall, this has significant implications for improving urban air quality. I often discuss with fellow car enthusiasts that when choosing a vehicle, prioritizing China VI-compliant models is both safer and more economical.

[GabrielleFitz]

The nationwide China 6 emission standards were fully implemented with China 6b on July 1, 2023. This marks a crucial step in emission reduction, cutting pollutants like PM2.5 from new vehicles by over 40%. From an environmental perspective, these stringent policies effectively control exhaust emissions and alleviate air pollution, particularly benefiting major cities. I support such measures as they ensure safer driving and pave the way for cleaner mobility in the future.