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Long-term Episode 286 · Question 9

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announcement shows that the Xiaomi Pengcheng N90 Max Exploration Edition is classified as a 'plug-in range-extended hybrid cultural lifestyle service vehicle.' What does this mean? How does it differ from a small ordinary passenger car?

Official answer

This is the standard name in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announcement as required by national standards, and the vehicle type belongs to small special-purpose passenger cars.

For private car users, the only difference in actual use is that before new vehicle registration, the vehicle must undergo an on-site inspection at a motor vehicle safety technology inspection institution. The inspection covers items such as exterior appearance, lighting, exhaust emissions, brakes, seat structure, tire size, vehicle length and width parameters, weighing, and environmental protection. The time required for license plate registration depends on on-site conditions, and the cost includes an additional on-site inspection fee compared to a small ordinary passenger car.

As for other policy requirements related to daily use, they are also consistent with those for small ordinary passenger cars. For example:

  • Annual inspection: Exempt from on-site inspection within 6 years after registration; on-site inspection in the 6th and 10th years; and once a year after 10 years. The electric lifting roof cabin of the N90 Max Exploration Edition is a factory-installed configuration, manufactured according to complete vehicle production and design standards, and is a standard configuration listed in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announcement. Compared to aftermarket roof tents, it requires no additional installation and does not need to be removed during annual inspections.
  • Daily travel: Subject to the same local license plate restriction and traffic control policies, with no additional restrictions. The Exploration Edition is registered as a small passenger car with 7 seats or fewer, and can also enjoy free passage on toll expressways during major holidays in accordance with current national policies.
  • Scrappage lifespan: Consistent with the scrappage lifespan of small ordinary passenger cars, with no special restrictions whatsoever.
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