A roundup of 2026 car trade-in subsidies across multiple regions: Maximum Subsidy of 20,000 Yuan

The General Offices of the Ministry of Commerce and 8 other departments officially issued the "Implementation Rules for the 2026 Auto Trade-in Subsidy," and the new policy will officially take effect on January 1, 2026.

Specifically, the new policy clarifies the standards for two subsidy models: Firstly, under the scrapping and renewal model, purchasing new energy passenger vehicles can enjoy a subsidy of 12% of the new vehicle's price, with a maximum subsidy limit of 20,000 yuan; purchasing gasoline passenger vehicles with a displacement of 2.0 liters and below can enjoy a subsidy of 10% of the new vehicle's price, with a maximum subsidy limit of 15,000 yuan. Secondly, under the trade-in and renewal model, purchasing new energy passenger vehicles can enjoy a subsidy of 8% of the new vehicle's price, with a maximum subsidy limit of 15,000 yuan; purchasing gasoline passenger vehicles can enjoy a subsidy of 6% of the new vehicle's price, with a maximum subsidy limit of 13,000 yuan.

Against this backdrop, various regions across the country are actively responding to the national call and successively issuing local-adapted auto trade-in subsidy programs, each with its own unique characteristics. According to incomplete statistics from Gasgoo, as of now, multiple provinces and cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Xi'an, and Guizhou have successively released relevant subsidy policies. The following is a detailed compilation of the auto trade-in policies in various regions for 2026, for industry reference.

Qingdao, Shandong Deadline: January 10, 2027 , with a maximum of 20,000 yuan.

February 11th news, the "Implementation Rules for Qingdao City's Auto Trade-in Subsidies in 2026" were officially released recently. To ensure the balanced use of funds, the subsidy funds will be managed using a monthly quota system.

Specifically, individual consumers who scrap their old vehicles and purchase eligible new energy vehicles will receive a subsidy of 12% of the vehicle price, up to a maximum of 20,000 yuan; those who purchase eligible gasoline vehicles will receive a subsidy of 10% of the vehicle price, up to a maximum of 15,000 yuan.

Individual consumers who replace their old vehicles with new ones and purchase eligible new energy vehicles will receive a subsidy of 8% of the vehicle price, up to a maximum of 15,000 yuan; those who purchase eligible gasoline vehicles will receive a subsidy of 6% of the vehicle price, up to a maximum of 13,000 yuan.

The subsidy application deadline is reportedly January 10, 2027. For compliant applications that pass the review, subsidy funds will generally be disbursed within 30 working days from the date of submission.

：November 30, 2026 Deadline. Up to a maximum of 20,000 yuan.

February 6th news, Beijing officially released the "Beijing 2026 Automobile Trade-in Subsidy Implementation Plan," clarifying the launch of two types of subsidies: "Scrapping and Renewal" and "Replacement and Renewal." The subsidy application system will officially open at 10:00 AM on February 9th, with the application deadline being 11:59 PM on November 30th, 2026 (the deadline will be advanced accordingly if the annual subsidy funds are used up in advance).

For trade-ins (i.e., "scrapping old cars and buying new ones"), consumers who purchase new energy passenger vehicles will receive a subsidy of 12% of the new vehicle's price, up to a maximum of 20,000 yuan; consumers who purchase gasoline passenger vehicles with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less will receive a subsidy of 10% of the new vehicle's price, up to a maximum of 15,000 yuan.

For consumers who replace their old vehicle with a new energy passenger vehicle (i.e., "selling the old car and buying a new one"), a subsidy of 8% of the new vehicle's price can be applied for, with a maximum of 15,000 yuan.

：January 10, 2027 Deadline. Up to 20,000 yuan subsidy for trading in old vehicles for new energy vehicles.

On February 5th, Xi'an released the "2026 Xi'an Automobile Trade-in Subsidy Implementation Rules," clarifying that special subsidies will be provided to individual consumers purchasing new cars through two modes: scrapping for renewal and trade-in for renewal. The policy covers the entire year of 2026, and subsidy applications are due by January 10th, 2027.

Regarding scrappage subsidies, for purchasing new energy passenger vehicles included in the "Catalogue of New Energy Vehicle Models Exempt from Vehicle Purchase Tax" issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, a subsidy of 12% of the new vehicle's sales price (including tax) will be provided, with a maximum of 20,000 yuan; for purchasing gasoline passenger vehicles with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less, a subsidy of 10% of the new vehicle's sales price will be provided, with a maximum of 15,000 yuan. It is important to note that the scrapped old vehicle must be registered under the applicant's name before January 8, 2025, the "Motor Vehicle Sales Unified Invoice" for the new vehicle must be issued in Xi'an City, and the "Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate" must be processed in Shaanxi Province. Furthermore, the owner of the old vehicle and the new vehicle must be the same person.

The replacement update subsidy, targeting consumers who transfer their old vehicles through sales, also differentiates subsidy amounts for new energy vehicles and gasoline vehicles. Purchasing a new energy passenger vehicle receives a subsidy of 8% of the new car's price, up to a maximum of 15,000 yuan. Purchasing a gasoline passenger vehicle with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less receives a subsidy of 6% of the new car's price, up to a maximum of 13,000 yuan. Unlike the scrapping update, the replacement of old vehicles must be done through participating enterprise stores announced by Xi'an City. Additionally, the old vehicle's "Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate" must not have any other transfer records between January 8, 2025, and the most recent transfer registration date, ensuring clear ownership of the old vehicle.

Additionally, the detailed rules clarify that each consumer can only enjoy a scrappage subsidy or trade-in subsidy once in 2026. The subsidy funds will be directly transferred to the consumer's personal account after being reviewed and approved by the Municipal Bureau of Commerce or each district, county, and development zone.

：2026 December 31 End, maximum subsidy 20,000 yuan

On February 5th, the Tibet Autonomous Region issued the "Notice from the Tibet Autonomous Region Department of Commerce and 7 Other Departments on Continuing to Implement Consumer Goods Trade-in Work in 2026," clarifying that the 2026 consumer goods trade-in work will be fully launched from January 1, 2026, and will end on December 31, with a special subsidy for automobile trade-ins included.

The specifics of the subsidy policy are as follows: Individual consumers who scrap old passenger vehicles that meet the prescribed age requirements and then purchase new energy passenger vehicles or gasoline passenger vehicles with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less will receive a one-time subsidy: 12% of the new car price for purchasing new energy passenger vehicles, up to a maximum of 20,000 yuan; 10% of the new car price for purchasing gasoline passenger vehicles, up to a maximum of 15,000 yuan.

Individual consumers who transfer ownership of their old passenger cars through sales and then purchase new energy vehicles or gasoline passenger cars with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less will also receive a one-time subsidy: a subsidy of 8% of the new car's price for purchasing new energy passenger vehicles, with a maximum of 15,000 yuan; a subsidy of 6% of the new car's price for purchasing gasoline passenger vehicles, with a maximum of 13,000 yuan.

：Highest for scrapping and renewal. 20,000 yuan

On February 4th, the Hubei Provincial Department of Commerce, together with eight other departments including the Provincial Development and Reform Commission and the Department of Economy and Information Technology, officially issued the "Implementation Rules for the 2026 Hubei Province Automobile Trade-in Subsidy," clarifying that special subsidies will be granted to individual consumers who purchase new energy and small-displacement fuel passenger vehicles through two methods: scrapping and replacement, with a maximum subsidy amount of 20,000 yuan. The policy will officially take effect on January 1, 2026.

For vehicle scrappage and replacement, individual consumers who scrap gasoline passenger vehicles registered before June 30, 2013, diesel and other fuel passenger vehicles registered before June 30, 2015, or new energy passenger vehicles registered before December 31, 2019, and then purchase new new energy passenger vehicles included in the national new energy vehicle tax exemption catalog, can apply for a subsidy of 12% of the new vehicle's sales price, up to a maximum of 20,000 yuan. If a new gasoline passenger vehicle with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less is purchased, the subsidy rate is 10%, up to a maximum of 15,000 yuan.

In a vehicle replacement scenario, consumers who transfer ownership of their passenger car through a sale and purchase a new energy passenger vehicle are eligible for a subsidy of 8% of the new car's price, up to a maximum of RMB 15,000. For the purchase of a new gasoline passenger vehicle with an engine capacity of 2.0 liters or less, the subsidy rate is 6%, up to a maximum of RMB 13,000. For both types of subsidies, the old vehicle must be registered under the applicant's name before January 8, 2025, and the invoice and registration certificate for the new vehicle must be issued within Hubei Province. Furthermore, the applicant must be the same individual. Each person can only enjoy one subsidy during the policy implementation period.

：As of January 10, 2027 ，Maximum subsidy of 20,000 yuan

On January 30th, Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and seven other departments jointly released the "Implementation Rules for Shanghai's 2026 Auto Trade-In Subsidy Policy," officially launching subsidy programs for vehicle scrapping and replacement. Individual consumers can receive subsidies of up to 20,000 yuan. The policy has been implemented since January 1, 2026, and the deadline for subsidy applications is January 10, 2027.

Regarding subsidy standards, the scrapping and renewal subsidy is particularly strong: After scrapping gasoline passenger vehicles registered before June 30, 2013, diesel and other fuel passenger vehicles registered before June 30, 2015, or new energy passenger vehicles registered before December 31, 2019, purchasing a new new energy passenger vehicle can apply for a subsidy of 12% of the selling price, with a maximum of 20,000 yuan; purchasing a gasoline passenger vehicle with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less will receive a subsidy of 10% of the selling price, with a maximum of 15,000 yuan.

For trade-in replacements, subsidies are provided for new energy passenger vehicles at 8% of the new car price (up to 15,000 yuan), and for gasoline passenger vehicles at 6% of the new car price (up to 13,000 yuan), consistent with national policy standards.

Inner Mongolia ：Scrapping and renewal Maximum subsidy of 20,000 yuan.

On January 28, 2026, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region officially released its auto trade-in policy. Effective January 1, 2026, it will comprehensively launch subsidy programs for auto scrapping and replacement, clarifying the scope, standards, and relevant requirements for subsidies.

The subsidy standards for scrapping and replacement are as follows: Individual consumers who scrap eligible old vehicles and purchase new energy passenger vehicles will receive a subsidy of 12% of the vehicle purchase invoice amount (including tax), rounded up to the nearest whole yuan (e.g., 1000.1 yuan will be subsidized as 1001 yuan), with a maximum of 20,000 yuan. Those who scrap eligible fuel passenger vehicles and purchase fuel passenger vehicles with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less will receive a subsidy of 10% of the vehicle purchase invoice amount, with a maximum of 15,000 yuan. No subsidy will be provided for scrapping new energy passenger vehicles and purchasing fuel passenger vehicles.

Regarding the replacement subsidy, individual consumers who transfer ownership of their registered passenger car through a sale and purchase a new energy passenger car included in the "List of New Energy Vehicle Models Exempt from Vehicle Purchase Tax" will receive a subsidy of 8% of the vehicle purchase invoice amount, up to a maximum of 15,000 yuan. For the purchase of a gasoline passenger car with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less, a subsidy of 6% of the vehicle purchase invoice amount will be granted, up to a maximum of 13,000 yuan.

：Purchasing new energy passenger vehicles , maximum subsidy 20,000 yuan

On January 27th, Sichuan Province released an announcement regarding the 2026 auto trade-in subsidy policy, clarifying that the auto trade-in subsidy policy will continue to be implemented from January 1, 2026, covering both scrapping and replacement models.

Regarding the scrappage and replacement subsidy, individual consumers who scrap gasoline passenger vehicles registered before June 30, 2013 (inclusive), diesel and 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 listed in the "Catalogue of New Energy Vehicle Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Exemption" issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, or gasoline passenger vehicles with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less, will receive a one-time subsidy. Among them, a subsidy of 12% of the new vehicle's price including tax will be given for purchasing new energy passenger vehicles, with a maximum of 20,000 yuan; a subsidy of 10% of the new vehicle's sales price will be given for purchasing gasoline passenger vehicles with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less, with a maximum of 15,000 yuan.

Regarding replacement subsidies, individual consumers who transfer passenger cars registered under their own name through sales and then purchase qualified new energy passenger cars or gasoline passenger cars with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less will receive a one-time subsidy. Specifically, replacing with a new energy passenger car will receive a subsidy of 8% of the new car's price including tax, up to a maximum of 15,000 yuan; replacing with a gasoline passenger car will receive a subsidy of 6% of the new car's price including tax, up to a maximum of 13,000 yuan.

Xinjiang: All year round, with subsidies up to a maximum of 20,000 yuan.

On January 20th, the "Implementation Rules for Subsidies for Auto Trade-in in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in 2026" were released. Auto trade-ins are divided into two categories: "Auto Scrapping and Renewal" and "Auto Replacement and Renewal." Applicants can only choose one of these methods to enjoy the subsidy, and each person is limited to enjoying the subsidy once. It is reported that this policy will be implemented from January 1, 2026, and applications for subsidies can be made throughout the year.

The vehicle scrapping and renewal incentive is as follows: purchasing a new energy vehicle will receive a subsidy of 12% of the new vehicle's tax-inclusive sales price, with a maximum subsidy of 20,000 yuan. Purchasing a new gasoline vehicle with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less will receive a subsidy of 10% of the new vehicle's tax-inclusive sales price, with a maximum subsidy of 15,000 yuan.

The car replacement renewal standard is to purchase new energy vehicles, with a subsidy of 8% of the new car's tax-inclusive sales price, up to a maximum of 15,000 yuan; for purchasing new gasoline vehicles with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less, a subsidy of 6% of the new car's tax-inclusive sales price will be provided, up to a maximum of 13,000 yuan.

：Progressively calculate the subsidy amount and round it down to the nearest RMB yuan. ， 20,000 yuan

On January 19th, the implementation details of Zhejiang Province's 2026 car trade-in subsidy were officially released, clarifying the subsidy standards, scope of application, and calculation rules. The policy will be implemented from January 1, 2026.

The subsidy standards for vehicle scrapping and replacement are as follows: Individual consumers who scrap qualified old vehicles and purchase new energy passenger vehicles will receive a subsidy of 12% of the new vehicle's sales price (including tax) (the subsidy amount is calculated progressively and rounded up to the nearest RMB yuan, e.g., ¥1000.01 will be rounded up to ¥1001), with a maximum of ¥20,000; those who scrap qualified gasoline-powered passenger vehicles and purchase gasoline-powered passenger vehicles with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less will receive a subsidy of 10% of the new vehicle's sales price, with a maximum of ¥15,000.

Regarding subsidies for vehicle trade-in and renewal, individual consumers who transfer (excluding changes) passenger cars under their own name and then purchase new energy passenger cars or gasoline passenger cars with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less, which are included in the "Catalogue of New Energy Vehicle Models Exempted from Vehicle Purchase Tax" issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, will receive a one-time subsidy. Specifically, a subsidy of 8% of the new car's sales price will be granted for trading in for a new energy passenger car, with a maximum of 15,000 yuan; a subsidy of 6% of the new car's sales price will be granted for trading in for a gasoline passenger car, with a maximum of 13,000 yuan.

：Policy coverage for the entire year. ，Maximum subsidy of 20,000 yuan.

On January 1st, Chongqing fully launched the 2026 automobile scrapping and renewal subsidy and automobile replacement and renewal subsidy program. The policy covers the entire year and clarifies the scope, standards, and application restrictions for the subsidies.

Regarding the scrapping and replacement subsidy, individual consumers who scrap gasoline passenger vehicles registered on or before June 30, 2013 (inclusive), diesel and other fuel passenger vehicles registered on or before June 30, 2015, or new energy passenger vehicles registered on or before December 31, 2019, and then purchase new energy passenger vehicles or gasoline passenger vehicles with a displacement of 2.0 liters and below that are included in the "Catalogue of New Energy Vehicle Models Exempted from Vehicle Purchase Tax" issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, will receive a one-time subsidy. Among them, the purchase of new energy passenger vehicles will be subsidized at 12% of the new vehicle's sales price (including tax), with the subsidy amount rounded up to the nearest whole yuan, up to a maximum of 20,000 yuan; the purchase of gasoline passenger vehicles will be subsidized at 10% of the new vehicle's sales price, up to a maximum of 15,000 yuan.

Regarding the replacement update subsidy, individual consumers who transfer passenger cars registered in their name through sales, and then purchase the above-mentioned eligible new energy passenger vehicles or gasoline passenger vehicles with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less, will be granted a one-time subsidy. Among them, for replacing with new energy passenger vehicles, a subsidy of 8% of the new car's sales price will be granted, with a maximum of 15,000 yuan; for replacing with gasoline passenger vehicles, a subsidy of 6% of the new car's sales price will be granted, with a maximum of 13,000 yuan.

It is reported that during the 2026 car trade-in policy implementation, each individual consumer can only choose to enjoy either a car scrapping subsidy or a car replacement subsidy once, and cannot apply for both repeatedly.

：Up to 20,000 yuan subsidy for vehicle scrappage and replacement.

On January 1, 2026, Shenzhen will fully launch a trade-in program for consumer goods, including special subsidies for vehicle scrapping and replacement, and vehicle trade-in, with subsidy standards aligned with national policies and considering both new energy vehicle and gasoline vehicle consumption.

Regarding vehicle scrappage and renewal, individual consumers who scrap gasoline passenger vehicles registered on or before June 30, 2013 (inclusive), and diesel and other fuel passenger vehicles registered on or before June 30, 2015, and then purchase qualified new energy passenger vehicles will receive a subsidy of 12% of the vehicle price. Purchasing gasoline passenger vehicles with a displacement of 2.0 liters and below will receive a subsidy of 10% of the vehicle price. Scrapping new energy passenger vehicles registered on or before December 31, 2019, and then purchasing qualified new energy passenger vehicles will also receive a subsidy of 12% of the vehicle price. Among them, the maximum subsidy for new energy vehicles is 20,000 yuan, and the maximum subsidy for fuel vehicles is 15,000 yuan.

Regarding vehicle trade-in and renewal, individual consumers who transfer (excluding changes) passenger cars registered under their own name and then purchase eligible new energy passenger cars or gasoline passenger cars with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less will receive a one-time subsidy. Specifically, trading in for a new energy passenger car will be subsidized at 8% of the new car's sales price, with a maximum of 15,000 yuan; trading in for a gasoline passenger car will be subsidized at 6% of the new car's sales price, with a maximum of 13,000 yuan.

Jiangxi: Auto Trade-In Program 20,000 yuan

On December 31, 2025, Jiangxi Province released its 2026 policy on trading in old consumer goods for new ones. This includes special subsidies for car scrapping and renewal, and car replacement and renewal. The policy will be implemented from January 1, 2026.

Regarding vehicle scrappage and renewal in 2026, a one-time subsidy will be granted to individual consumers who scrap gasoline passenger vehicles registered before June 30, 2013 (inclusive, the same below), diesel and other fuel passenger vehicles registered before June 30, 2015, or new energy passenger vehicles registered before December 31, 2019, and purchase new energy passenger vehicles included in the "Catalogue of New Energy Vehicle Models Exempt from Vehicle Purchase Tax" published by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology or fuel passenger vehicles with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less. For scrapping the aforementioned eligible old vehicles and purchasing new energy passenger vehicles, a subsidy of 12% of the new vehicle's selling price (including tax, the same below) will be granted, with a maximum subsidy of 20,000 yuan (rounded up to the nearest whole yuan, the same below). For scrapping the aforementioned eligible fuel passenger vehicles and purchasing fuel passenger vehicles with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less, a subsidy of 10% of the new vehicle's selling price will be granted, with a maximum subsidy of 15,000 yuan.

In terms of vehicle replacement and renewal, in 2026, a one-time subsidy will be provided to individual consumers who transfer passenger vehicles registered under their own name through sales and purchase new energy passenger vehicles included in the "Catalogue of New Energy Vehicle Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Exemption" issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, or gasoline-powered passenger vehicles with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less. For those who trade in and purchase new energy passenger vehicles that meet the above conditions, a subsidy of 8% of the new vehicle's sales price will be given, with a maximum subsidy of 15,000 yuan; for those who trade in and purchase gasoline-powered passenger vehicles that meet the above conditions, a subsidy of 6% of the new vehicle's sales price will be given, with a maximum subsidy of 13,000 yuan.

：Scrapping and renewal Maximum subsidy of 20,000 yuan

On December 31, 2025, the Guizhou Provincial Department of Commerce issued the "Announcement on Launching the 2026 Automobile Trade-In Program in Our Province," officially launching the 2026 Guizhou Automobile Trade-In Program. The program covers two categories: scrapping for new vehicles and trade-in for new vehicles. Subsidy applications will be officially accepted from January 1, 2026.

Regarding scrappage and replacement subsidies, individual consumers who scrap old vehicles meeting certain age requirements and purchase new vehicles can receive subsidies: Scrapping gasoline passenger vehicles registered before June 30, 2013, diesel and 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, will receive a subsidy of 12% of the new vehicle price, up to a maximum of 20,000 yuan; purchasing gasoline passenger vehicles with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less will receive a subsidy of 10%, up to a maximum of 15,000 yuan.

Regarding replacement subsidies, individual consumers who transfer passenger cars registered under their own name through sales and then purchase eligible new energy passenger cars or gasoline passenger cars with a displacement of 2.0 liters or less will receive a one-time subsidy. Specifically, replacing with a new energy passenger car will receive a subsidy of 8% of the new car's sales price, up to a maximum of 15,000 yuan; replacing with a gasoline passenger car will receive a subsidy of 6% of the new car's sales price, up to a maximum of 13,000 yuan.