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Vietnam to Introduce New Fuel Consumption Limits and Evaluation Standards for Passenger Cars
17 Apr 2025
Vietnam to Introduce New Fuel Consumption Limits and Evaluation Standards for Passenger Cars
Vietnam is set to implement a new national standard governing fuel consumption limits and evaluation methods for passenger cars, according to a recently released draft regulation titled "Road Vehicles - Passenger Cars - Fuel Consumption Limits and Evaluation Methods."
The draft standard outlines fuel consumption requirements for vehicles with up to eight seats (excluding the driver’s seat), and details the methodology for assessing the average fuel consumption of newly manufactured, assembled, and imported vehicles. It applies to passenger cars classified under Category M1 as defined in the Vietnamese standard TCVN 6785, and includes:
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs)
Internal combustion engine vehicles powered by unleaded gasoline, E5 gasoline, or diesel
Scope of Exemptions
The new regulation will not apply to the following categories:
Vehicles manufactured, assembled, or imported under the authority of the Ministry of National Defense or the Ministry of Public Security
Vehicles that have already been certified for technical safety, quality, and environmental protection
Vehicles imported under international treaties to which Vietnam is a signatory
Vehicles imported for scientific research, manufacturing support, display purposes, or trade exhibitions
Vehicles specially designed for racing or recreational use in amusement parks
Vehicles temporarily imported under special privileges or exemptions
Vehicles classified as gifts, donations, or personal property
Vehicles received through foreign aid programs
Vehicles temporarily imported for re-export, temporary export for re-import, transit, bonded warehouse storage, or cross-border movement
Vehicles not used for public transportation and operated only in restricted areas
The proposed national standard is scheduled to come into effect on June 1, 2025.
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