Hangzhou is launching a significant incentive program to phase out old diesel trucks, with applications opening on August 30th. This new policy, detailed in the “Hangzhou City Old Diesel Truck Phase-out and Renewal Subsidy Implementation Rules (2026-2028)”, will be in effect from August 30, 2026, until December 31, 2028.
Key Inclusions and Benefits
For the first time, the program includes diesel trucks meeting the National V (国五) emission standard in its subsidy scope. Eligible vehicles can receive subsidies of up to ¥190,000. The initiative targets non-commercial National IV and V diesel trucks, as well as commercial National V diesel trucks (including special-purpose vehicles) registered in Hangzhou’s ten districts before March 4, 2026. This covers light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, with an estimated 145,000 vehicles qualifying city-wide.
Subsidy Structure
There are two primary subsidy scenarios:
- Scrapping Subsidy: For vehicles that are retired.
- Renewal Subsidy: For vehicles that are retired and replaced with a new energy truck.
The owner of the new vehicle must be the same as the original owner. A maximum of one renewal subsidy can be claimed per scrapped vehicle. The scrapping subsidy ranges from ¥5,000 to ¥45,000, based on vehicle type and retirement date. The renewal subsidy for purchasing a new energy truck varies from ¥20,000 to ¥95,000.
Early Bird Incentives and Funding
To encourage prompt action, Hangzhou is offering additional first-year rewards for both scrapping and renewal if completed between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026. A crucial condition for the first-year renewal reward is that the new vehicle must be used in Hangzhou for at least 30 cumulative days by September 30, 2027. The total subsidy fund is capped at ¥2.2 billion, comprising ¥2 billion for phase-out and renewal and ¥200 million for first-year rewards. Funding operates on a “first-come, first-served” basis until depleted.
Application Process
The application system goes live on August 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM, operating daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Corporate users can access the “Qinqing Online” platform via computer, while individual users can use the “Zheli Ban” App. Both will navigate to the subsidy system by searching for “Hangzhou City Old Diesel Truck Phase-out and Renewal Subsidy Policy”. The system will display the estimated remaining subsidy funds in real-time.
Applicants can pre-fill applications starting August 30th at 9:00 AM, with manual submissions opening at 10:00 AM the same day. Submission order determines the subsidy sequence. Reviews are expected to take 15 working days. Incomplete applications will be returned, requiring resubmission within 7 working days while retaining the original sequence number. Payment timelines depend on the fiscal budget of each district.
Important Exclusions
Vehicles transferred into Hangzhou after January 1, 2025, those de-registered due to loss or return, and vehicles lacking purchase invoices or scrap certificates are ineligible. Duplicate claims with other national or local subsidies (e.g., “Two New” policies, Hangzhou’s new energy dumper truck subsidies) will not be accepted.
Example: A heavy-duty National V concrete mixer truck scrapped and replaced with a pure electric vehicle in 2026 could receive a total of ¥190,000 (¥45,000 for scrapping, ¥95,000 for renewal, and ¥50,000 for the first-year incentive).
