On October 17, 2023, the Beijing Municipal Transportation Committee, in collaboration with the Beijing Road Transportation Association, held a promotional training and product recommendation meeting regarding the scrapping and updating policies for National IV emission standard trucks. The aim of the meeting was to clarify relevant policies, advise transportation companies on the appropriate timing for scrapping and replacing their vehicles, and foster precise connections between freight companies and truck manufacturers regarding product needs.
The conference brought together representatives from 201 local businesses that operate National IV emission trucks, including those involved in refrigerated transport. Notable truck manufacturers and battery suppliers such as Beiqi Foton, Weichai, Yutong, FAW Jiefang, and CATL participated, alongside entities engaged in scrapping transactions, vehicle recycling, and financial institutions involved in the complete spectrum of vehicle disposal, replacement, and financing processes.
Under the new policies, businesses can apply for subsidies until December 10 for four specific scenarios:
1. Scrapping a National IV emission truck and upgrading to a new energy truck, which can receive a subsidy of up to 140,000 yuan.
2. Only scrapping a National IV emission heavy truck, eligible for a 45,000 yuan subsidy per vehicle.
3. Scrapping a National IV heavy operating truck and upgrading to a National VI heavy operating truck, which qualifies for an 85,000 yuan subsidy.
4. Purchasing a new energy refrigerated truck can yield a 35,000 yuan subsidy for each vehicle.
Truck owners can submit their applications online through the “National IV and Below Old Passenger and Freight Vehicle Disposal and Updating Maintenance Platform” by accessing the website’s PC version, the “Policy Fulfillment” channel on the Capital Window, or the “Jingtong” Mini Program, ensuring to provide accurate vehicle and ownership information along with relevant documentation.
The municipal authorities are enhancing industry mobilization efforts and providing guidance to freight transportation companies regarding the scrapping and updating of vehicles. They are liaising closely with dedicated teams to streamline procedures, improve efficiency, and respond promptly to public concerns through a “service on demand” approach. Manufacturers like Beiqi Foton and FAW Jiefang are supportive of the policies, ensuring adequate production capacity and launching special offers and after-sales service packages to create more purchasing options for truck owners. Meanwhile, transaction platforms and recycling institutions are committed to accelerating the process of inquiries and approvals to better serve vehicle owners.
Looking ahead, the traffic department plans to deploy skilled personnel to offer targeted guidance and in-person assistance to busy transportation companies. They will work on enhancing policy alignment, particularly integrating incentives for the scrapping of National IV diesel operational trucks with the purchase of new energy light trucks, thereby creating a cohesive policy framework that benefits freight enterprises. This initiative aims to optimize the energy structure of Beijing’s road transport, reduce traffic safety risks, and improve vehicle operational efficiency, ultimately aiding in cost reduction and efficiency enhancement in logistics operations.
