Gasgoo Munich- On December 30, 2025, the General Offices of the Ministry of Commerce and seven other departments officially issued the "Implementation Rules for 2026 Car Trade-in Subsidies." The new policy takes effect on January 1, 2026.
Specifically, the new policy defines standards for two subsidy modes. First, under the scrappage model, buyers of new energy passenger vehicles enjoy a subsidy equal to 12% of the new car's price, capped at 20,000 yuan; those buying internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less receive 10%, capped at 15,000 yuan. Second, under the trade-in model, new energy passenger vehicles qualify for an 8% subsidy, capped at 15,000 yuan, while ICE vehicles get 6%, capped at 13,000 yuan.
Against this backdrop, regions across China are actively responding to the national call, rolling out distinct trade-in subsidy schemes tailored to local conditions. According to incomplete statistics from Gasgoo, multiple provinces and cities—including Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Xi'an, and Guizhou—have successively released relevant subsidy policies. Below is a detailed breakdown of 2026 car trade-in policies across various regions for industry reference.
Qingdao, Shandong: Ended January 10, 2027, up to 20,000 yuan per car
On February 11, the "Implementation Rules for 2026 Qingdao Car Trade-in Subsidies" was officially released. To ensure balanced fund usage, this round of subsidy funds will adopt a monthly quota management system.
Specifically, individual consumers scrapping vehicles to purchase eligible new energy vehicles receive a subsidy of 12% of the car price, capped at 20,000 yuan; those buying eligible ICE vehicles receive 10%, capped at 15,000 yuan.
For individual consumers trading in vehicles, purchasing eligible new energy vehicles grants a subsidy of 8% of the car price, capped at 15,000 yuan; purchasing eligible ICE vehicles grants 6%, capped at 13,000 yuan.
The subsidy application deadline is January 10, 2027. For approved compliant applications, the subsidy funds will in principle be disbursed within 30 working days from the date of submission.
Beijing: Ended November 30, 2026, up to 20,000 yuan per car
On February 6, Beijing officially released the "2026 Beijing Car Trade-in Subsidy Implementation Plan," clarifying two subsidy categories: "scrappage update" and "trade-in update." The application system opens at 10:00 AM on February 9, with the deadline set for 12:00 AM on November 30, 2026 (this deadline will move up if annual subsidy funds are exhausted early).
Regarding scrappage updates (i.e., "scrap old car, buy new car"), consumers buying new energy passenger vehicles receive a subsidy equal to 12% of the new car price, capped at 20,000 yuan; those buying ICE passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less receive 10%, capped at 15,000 yuan.
For trade-in updates (i.e., "sell old car, buy new car"), consumers buying new energy passenger vehicles can apply for a subsidy equal to 8% of the new car price, capped at 15,000 yuan.
Xi'an: Ended January 10, 2027, up to 20,000 yuan for scrapping for NEVs
On February 5, Xi'an released the "2026 Xi'an Car Trade-in Subsidy Implementation Rules," clarifying special subsidies for individual consumers purchasing new vehicles through scrappage and trade-in modes. The policy covers the full year of 2026, with subsidy applications accepted until January 10, 2027.
For scrappage subsidies, buying new energy passenger vehicles included in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's "Catalog of New Energy Vehicle Models Exempt from Vehicle Purchase Tax" yields a subsidy of 12% of the new car sales price (tax inclusive), up to 20,000 yuan; buying ICE passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less yields 10%, up to 15,000 yuan. Notably, the scrapped old vehicle must have been registered in the applicant's name before January 8, 2025; the new car's "Unified Motor Vehicle Sales Invoice" must be issued in Xi'an; the "Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate" must be processed in Shaanxi Province; and the old and new vehicle owners must be the same person.
Trade-in subsidies target consumers transferring old vehicles via sale, with distinct rates for new energy and ICE vehicles: trading in for a new energy passenger vehicle grants 8% of the new car price, capped at 15,000 yuan; trading for a 2.0-liter or below ICE passenger vehicle grants 6%, capped at 13,000 yuan. Unlike scrappage, traded-in old vehicles must be transferred through stores in Xi'an that are publicly listed as participating in the event. Furthermore, the "Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate" for the old vehicle must show no other transfer records between January 8, 2025, and the most recent transfer registration date, ensuring clear property rights.
Additionally, the rules specify that each consumer can only enjoy one scrappage or trade-in subsidy in 2026. Subsidy funds will be paid directly to the consumer's personal account after approval by the Municipal Bureau of Commerce or relevant district/county development zones.
Xizang: Ended December 31, 2026, maximum subsidy 20,000 yuan per car
On February 5, the Xizang Autonomous Region released the "Notice from the Xizang Autonomous Region Department of Commerce and Other 7 Departments on Continuing to Do a Good Job in the Trade-in of Consumer Goods in 2026." It clarifies that the 2026 consumer goods trade-in work fully launches on January 1, 2026, and ends on December 31, including the special car trade-in subsidy.
The specific subsidy policy is as follows: individual consumers who scrap old passenger vehicles meeting specified age requirements and then purchase new energy passenger vehicles or ICE passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less receive a one-time subsidy—buying new energy vehicles grants 12% of the new car price, capped at 20,000 yuan; buying ICE vehicles grants 10%, capped at 15,000 yuan.
Individual consumers who transfer old passenger vehicles under their name via sale and then purchase new energy or ICE passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less also receive a one-time subsidy—buying new energy vehicles grants 8% of the new car price, capped at 15,000 yuan; buying ICE vehicles grants 6%, capped at 13,000 yuan.
Hubei: Scrappage update maximum subsidy 20,000 yuan per car
On February 4, the Hubei Provincial Department of Commerce, jointly with the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, Department of Economy and Information Technology, and five other departments, officially printed and distributed the "2026 Hubei Province Car Trade-in Subsidy Implementation Rules." The policy clarifies special subsidies for individual consumers purchasing new energy and small-displacement ICE passenger vehicles through scrappage and trade-in, with a maximum subsidy of 20,000 yuan. The policy is officially implemented starting January 1, 2026.
Regarding scrappage updates, individual consumers who scrap gasoline passenger vehicles registered before June 30, 2013, diesel or other fuel passenger vehicles registered before June 30, 2015, or new energy passenger vehicles registered before December 31, 2019, and then purchase new energy passenger vehicles included in the national new energy vehicle exemption catalog can apply for a subsidy equal to 12% of the new car sales price, capped at 20,000 yuan. If purchasing an ICE passenger vehicle with 2.0-liter displacement or less, the subsidy rate is 10%, capped at 15,000 yuan.
In the trade-in update scenario, consumers who transfer passenger vehicles under their name via sale and then trade in for a new energy passenger vehicle enjoy a subsidy of 8% of the new car price, capped at 15,000 yuan; trading for a 2.0-liter or below ICE passenger vehicle grants a 6% subsidy, capped at 13,000 yuan. Both subsidy categories require the old vehicle to have been registered in the applicant's name before January 8, 2025, and the new car invoice and registration certificate to be processed within Hubei Province. The applicant must be the same natural person, and each person is limited to one subsidy during the policy period.
Shanghai: Ended January 10, 2027, maximum subsidy 20,000 yuan
On January 30, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and eight other departments jointly released the "2026 Shanghai Car Trade-in Subsidy Policy Implementation Rules," officially launching subsidies for car scrappage and trade-in updates, with individual consumers eligible for up to 20,000 yuan. The policy is implemented from January 1, 2026, with subsidy applications accepted until January 10, 2027.
Regarding subsidy standards, scrappage updates offer significant support: consumers who scrap gasoline passenger vehicles registered before June 30, 2013, diesel or other fuel passenger vehicles registered before June 30, 2015, or new energy passenger vehicles registered before December 31, 2019, and then purchase new energy passenger vehicles can apply for a subsidy of 12% of the sales price, capped at 20,000 yuan. Purchasing ICE passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less grants a subsidy of 10%, capped at 15,000 yuan.
For trade-in updates, trading in for a new energy passenger vehicle grants a subsidy of 8% of the new car price (capped at 15,000 yuan), while trading for an ICE passenger vehicle grants 6% (capped at 13,000 yuan), aligning with the new national policy standards.
Inner Mongolia: Scrappage update maximum subsidy 20,000 yuan
On January 28, the 2026 Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region car trade-in policy was officially released. Starting January 1, 2026, the region fully launched subsidy activities for car scrappage and trade-in updates, clarifying the scope, standards, and relevant requirements.
The scrappage subsidy standard is: individual consumers who scrap eligible old vehicles and purchase new energy passenger vehicles receive a subsidy of 12% of the purchase invoice amount (tax inclusive), rounded up to the nearest whole yuan (e.g., 1000.1 yuan is subsidized as 1001 yuan), capped at 20,000 yuan. Those who scrap eligible ICE passenger vehicles and purchase ICE passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less receive 10% of the invoice amount, capped at 15,000 yuan. No subsidy is granted for scrapping new energy passenger vehicles to purchase ICE vehicles.
Regarding trade-in subsidies, individual consumers who transfer old passenger vehicles registered in their name via sale and purchase new energy passenger vehicles included in the "Catalog of New Energy Vehicle Models Exempt from Vehicle Purchase Tax" receive a subsidy of 8% of the purchase invoice amount, capped at 15,000 yuan. Purchasing ICE passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less grants a subsidy of 6% of the invoice amount, capped at 13,000 yuan.
Sichuan: Purchasing new energy passenger vehicles, maximum subsidy 20,000 yuan
On January 27, Sichuan Province released an announcement regarding the 2026 car trade-in subsidy policy, clarifying that the subsidy policy will continue starting January 1, 2026, covering both scrappage and trade-in update modes.
For scrappage subsidies, individual consumers who scrap gasoline passenger vehicles registered on or before June 30, 2013, diesel or other fuel passenger vehicles registered before June 30, 2015, or new energy passenger vehicles registered before December 31, 2019, and then purchase new energy passenger vehicles or ICE passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less included in the MIIT's catalog receive a one-time subsidy. Among these, buying new energy passenger vehicles grants a subsidy of 12% of the new car price (tax inclusive), capped at 20,000 yuan; buying ICE passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less grants 10% of the new car sales price, capped at 15,000 yuan.
For trade-in subsidies, individual consumers who transfer passenger vehicles registered in their name via sale and purchase the aforementioned eligible new energy passenger vehicles or ICE passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less receive a one-time subsidy. Trading in for new energy passenger vehicles grants 8% of the new car price (tax inclusive), capped at 15,000 yuan; trading for ICE passenger vehicles grants 6% of the new car price (tax inclusive), capped at 13,000 yuan.
Xinjiang: Applications accepted year-round, subsidy capped at 20,000 yuan
On January 20, the "2026 Xinjiang Urumqi Autonomous Region Car Trade-in Subsidy Implementation Rules" were released. Car trade-ins are divided into two categories: "car scrappage update" and "car trade-in update." Applicants may choose only one method to enjoy subsidies, and each person is limited to one subsidy. The policy is effective from January 1, 2026, and applications are accepted year-round.
The car scrappage update standard provides a subsidy of 12% of the new car's tax-inclusive sales price for purchasing a new energy vehicle, capped at 20,000 yuan; purchasing a new fuel vehicle with 2.0-liter displacement or less grants a subsidy of 10% of the tax-inclusive sales price, capped at 15,000 yuan.
The car trade-in update standard provides a subsidy of 8% of the new car's tax-inclusive sales price for purchasing a new energy vehicle, capped at 15,000 yuan; purchasing a new fuel vehicle with 2.0-liter displacement or less grants a subsidy of 6% of the tax-inclusive sales price, capped at 13,000 yuan.
Zhejiang: Subsidy calculated by progressive rounding up to the yuan, maximum subsidy 20,000 yuan
On January 19, the 2026 Zhejiang Province Car Trade-in Subsidy Implementation Rules officially landed, clarifying subsidy standards, scope, and calculation rules. The policy is executed from January 1, 2026.
The car scrappage subsidy standard is: individual consumers who scrap eligible old vehicles and purchase new energy passenger vehicles receive a subsidy of 12% of the new car sales price (tax inclusive) (subsidy amount is calculated by progressive rounding up to the yuan, e.g., 1000.01 yuan becomes 1001 yuan), capped at 20,000 yuan. Those who scrap eligible ICE passenger vehicles and purchase ICE passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less receive a subsidy of 10% of the new car sales price, capped at 15,000 yuan.
Regarding car trade-in subsidies, individual consumers who transfer (excluding changes) passenger vehicles under their name and then purchase new energy passenger vehicles included in the MIIT's catalog or ICE passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less receive a one-time subsidy. Trading in for new energy passenger vehicles grants 8% of the new car sales price, capped at 15,000 yuan; trading for ICE passenger vehicles grants 6%, capped at 13,000 yuan.
Chongqing: Policy covers the full year, maximum subsidy 20,000 yuan
On January 1, Chongqing fully launched the 2026 car scrappage and trade-in subsidy work. The policy covers the full year, clarifying the scope, standards, and application limits.
For scrappage subsidies, individual consumers who scrap gasoline passenger vehicles registered on or before June 30, 2013, diesel or other fuel passenger vehicles registered before June 30, 2015, or new energy passenger vehicles registered before December 31, 2019, and then purchase eligible new energy passenger vehicles or ICE passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less receive a one-time subsidy. Buying new energy passenger vehicles grants a subsidy of 12% of the new car sales price (tax inclusive), with the amount rounded up to the nearest whole yuan, capped at 20,000 yuan; buying ICE passenger vehicles grants 10%, capped at 15,000 yuan.
For trade-in subsidies, individual consumers who transfer passenger vehicles registered in their name via sale and purchase the aforementioned eligible new energy passenger vehicles or ICE passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less receive a one-time subsidy. Trading in for new energy passenger vehicles grants 8% of the new car sales price, capped at 15,000 yuan; trading for ICE passenger vehicles grants 6%, capped at 13,000 yuan.
Notably, during the implementation of the 2026 car trade-in policy, each individual consumer can only choose to enjoy either a car scrappage subsidy or a car trade-in subsidy once; duplicate applications are not permitted.
Shenzhen: Car scrappage update maximum subsidy 20,000 yuan
On January 1, 2026, Shenzhen fully launched consumer goods trade-in work, including special subsidies for car scrappage and trade-in updates. The subsidy standards align with the new national policy, accommodating both new energy and fuel vehicle consumption.
Regarding car scrappage updates, individual consumers who scrap gasoline passenger vehicles registered on or before June 30, 2013, or diesel and other fuel passenger vehicles registered before June 30, 2015, and then purchase eligible new energy passenger vehicles receive a 12% subsidy on the car price; purchasing ICE passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less receives a 10% subsidy. Those who scrap new energy passenger vehicles registered before December 31, 2019, and then purchase eligible new energy passenger vehicles also receive a 12% subsidy. Among these, the maximum subsidy for new energy vehicles is 20,000 yuan, and for fuel vehicles, it is 15,000 yuan.
For car trade-in updates, individual consumers who transfer (excluding changes) passenger vehicles under their name and purchase eligible new energy passenger vehicles or ICE passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less receive a one-time subsidy. Trading in for new energy passenger vehicles grants a subsidy of 8% of the new car sales price, capped at 15,000 yuan; trading for ICE passenger vehicles grants 6%, capped at 13,000 yuan.
Jiangxi: Car trade-in maximum subsidy 20,000 yuan
On December 31, 2025, Jiangxi Province released its 2026 consumer goods trade-in policy, which includes special subsidies for car scrappage and trade-in updates. The policy is implemented starting January 1, 2026.
For car scrappage updates in 2026, individual consumers who scrap gasoline passenger vehicles registered on or before June 30, 2013 (the same applies below), diesel or other fuel passenger vehicles registered before June 30, 2015, or new energy passenger vehicles registered before December 31, 2019, and then purchase new energy passenger vehicles included in the MIIT's catalog or ICE passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less receive a one-time subsidy. Scrapping eligible old vehicles to purchase new energy passenger vehicles grants a subsidy of 12% of the new car sales price (tax inclusive, the same below), with the amount (rounded up to the nearest whole yuan, the same below) capped at 20,000 yuan. Scrapping eligible ICE passenger vehicles to purchase ICE passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less grants a subsidy of 10% of the new car sales price, capped at 15,000 yuan.
For car trade-in updates in 2026, individual consumers who transfer passenger vehicles registered in their name via sale and purchase new energy passenger vehicles included in the MIIT's catalog or ICE passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less receive a one-time subsidy. Trading in for eligible new energy passenger vehicles grants a subsidy of 8% of the new car sales price, capped at 15,000 yuan; trading for eligible ICE passenger vehicles grants 6% of the new car sales price, capped at 13,000 yuan.
Guizhou: Scrappage update maximum subsidy 20,000 yuan
On December 31, 2025, the Guizhou Provincial Department of Commerce released the "Announcement on Launching Our Province's 2026 Car Trade-in Activity," officially kicking off the 2026 Guizhou car trade-in event. The activity covers two categories: scrappage updates and trade-in updates, with subsidy applications officially accepted starting January 1, 2026.
Regarding scrappage subsidies, individual consumers who scrap old vehicles of specific years and purchase new vehicles are eligible: scrapping gasoline passenger vehicles registered before June 30, 2013, diesel or other fuel passenger vehicles registered before June 30, 2015, or new energy passenger vehicles registered before December 31, 2019, and then purchasing new energy passenger vehicles grants a subsidy of 12% of the new car price, capped at 20,000 yuan; purchasing ICE passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less grants 10%, capped at 15,000 yuan.
Regarding trade-in subsidies, individual consumers who transfer passenger vehicles registered in their name via sale and purchase eligible new energy passenger vehicles or ICE passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter displacement or less receive a one-time subsidy. Trading in for new energy passenger vehicles grants a subsidy of 8% of the new car sales price, capped at 15,000 yuan; trading for ICE passenger vehicles grants 6%, capped at 13,000 yuan.
