On December 31st, the Ministry of Commerce, along with other relevant departments, unveiled the implementation guidelines for vehicle trade-in subsidies in 2026. These guidelines notably extend the eligibility period for the registration of old vehicles that can apply for subsidies.
As per the guidelines, to qualify for a subsidy, the scrapped old vehicle must meet specific registration date criteria: for gasoline-powered passenger vehicles, the registration date should be on or before June 30th, 2013; for diesel or other fuel-powered passenger vehicles, the cutoff date is June 30th, 2015; and for new energy passenger vehicles, the registration must have occurred by December 31st, 2019.
