Recently, many friends who are preparing to buy new energy vehicles may feel that they are a little confused. The price on the market is a little bit uneasy, which makes people feel excited.
Take what's around me for example. A friend is optimistic about a car. The dealer told him a few days ago that because the national subsidy policy is gone, the price of the car will increase by 10,000 or 20,000 yuan.
But a few days later, the same salesman called again and said that there is a "limited time discount" now, which ensures that the price of the car will not change before the end of the year. If the official price is reduced later, the difference will be doubled.
This made everyone confused.
Does this car company want to raise prices or reduce prices?
Everyone was wondering: It is said that 2025 is the last opportunity to enjoy policy dividends, so is it the best time to buy new energy vehicles now?
Will the price cut just after buying it has become a "big injustice"?
Today, let’s talk about the things behind this in plain language.
First of all, we must understand what the general direction of the country is.
The key to this matter is something called "vehicle purchase tax".
In the past, when we bought a car that burns oil, we had to pay the money, which w
Recently, many friends who are preparing to buy new energy vehicles may feel that they are a little confused. The price on the market is a little bit uneasy, which makes people feel excited.
Take what's around me for example. A friend is optimistic about a car. The dealer told him a few days ago that because the national subsidy policy is gone, the price of the car will increase by 10,000 or 20,000 yuan.
But a few days later, the same salesman called again and said that there is a "limited time discount" now, which ensures that the price of the car will not change before the end of the year. If the official price is reduced later, the difference will be doubled.
This made everyone confused.
Does this car company want to raise prices or reduce prices?
Everyone was wondering: It is said that 2025 is the last opportunity to enjoy policy dividends, so is it the best time to buy new energy vehicles now?
Will the price cut just after buying it has become a "big injustice"?
Today, let’s talk about the things behind this in plain language.
First of all, we must understand what the general direction of the country is.
The key to this matter is something called "vehicle purchase tax".
In the past, when we bought a car that burns oil, we had to pay the money, which was about 8.0% of the price of the car. A car worth 200,000 to 300,000 yuan would have to pay 200,000 to 300,000 yuan, not a small amount.
In order to support the development of new energy vehicles, the country has been exempting this tax for those who buy new energy vehicles, which is a real discount.
However, this preferential policy will not always exist. Now the country has given a clear timetable and is ready to slowly recover this benefit in three steps.
The first step is to end 2025 now.
This stage is the most complete discount period we can enjoy.
As long as the new energy vehicle you buy and the invoice price is less than 339,000 yuan, you don’t have to pay a penny in the purchase tax.
For example, if you buy a car worth 200,000 yuan, you can directly save taxes of about 17,000 yuan.
This money is enough for you to take care of your car for several years, or change to a better set of tires, which is a good deal.
So, before 2025, it is the "full red envelope" period given to us by the policy.
The second step is from 2026 to the end of 2027.
At this stage, the discount will be discounted in half.
It's still the same car that costs 200,000 yuan, and then you have to pay half of the purchase tax yourself, which is more than 8,000 yuan.
Although I still save money than buying a fuel car, I feel different from the previous two years.
The third step is after 2028.
If the country does not introduce new policies by then, buying new energy vehicles is the same as buying oil vehicles. You have to pay as much tax as you should pay, and the "milk" of the policy will be completely cut off.
If we understand this schedule, we will know why car companies and sales are talking about 2025.
Because after passing this village, there is no such store, and the window period for full tax exemption is indeed limited.
The country's intention is also very obvious, which is to use a buffer period to allow the new energy vehicle market to slowly transition from relying on policy support to competing entirely on its own strength.
This also shows that our country has confidence in its new energy vehicle industry and feels that they have grown up and can face the market independently.
However, understanding national policies is not enough, because there are much more tricks in the automobile market than this.
Car companies are all smart businessmen, and they have long started to play various tricks around policy changes.
The strange operation we mentioned at the beginning of raising prices and maintaining prices is one of them.
Car companies announce price increases to tell you that "the policy dividends are gone and the cost is high", which makes you feel a sense of urgency that it will be more expensive if you don't buy it.
The subsequent "price guarantee" promise is actually to give you a reassurance, which means "If you buy it now, we guarantee that you will not suffer any losses." The purpose is to make you place an order quickly and lock the customer down first.
They dare to make such a promise, and they are betting that they can reduce costs through technological progress and large-scale production in the future. Even if the price is really reduced, they will still have profit margins.
In addition to these, there are some "hidden levels" that we need to pay attention to when buying a car.
For example, in addition to the country's major policies, many local governments will also introduce their own small benefits in order to promote consumption, such as the "old for new" subsidy. If you sell the old car for new cars, the government will give you thousands or tens of thousands of yuan. You have to find out this kind of good thing.
For example, buying a car is like buying clothes, and there is also a "discount season".
Generally, at the end of each quarter or the end of each year, in order to complete the sales task, dealers often pay for the rebate rewards from the manufacturer and reduce the price and promotions themselves. At this time, the discounts sometimes save more money than policies.
Therefore, those who know how to buy will not only look at the policy, but also choose the opportunity.
Of course, the most core is the car itself.
Why do some domestic brands dare to fight price wars with their opponents around the world?
It is because our own skills are excellent.
BYD's blade batteries are not only safe, but also have very good cost control; Tesla's integrated die-casting technology synthesizes hundreds of parts into one, greatly reducing production costs.
When the policy tide recedes, those car companies that do not have core technology and only know how to assemble will feel uncomfortable, while truly capable companies can seize the opportunity and make their market share larger.
This is a good thing for us consumers, because full competition will ultimately lead to better and cheaper products.
So, after saying so much, should you buy a car now?
Actually, there is no standard answer to this question because it depends on yourself.
We can consider it from three aspects.
First, look at your wallet.
If your budget is less than 200,000, then it is indeed a very good opportunity to go from now until the end of 2025.
Because the purchase tax of 10,000 or 20,000 yuan accounts for a large part of the car price for you, and it is really cost-effective to save it.
But if you have a very sufficient budget and are preparing to buy a car that is 500,000 or even more expensive, the purchase tax of tens of thousands of yuan may not have that much impact on your decision-making. What you should pay more attention to is the performance, brand and intelligent experience of the car itself.
Secondly, it depends on your car needs.
You have to ask yourself, what is the main purpose of buying a car?
If you have convenient charging conditions at home and drive in the city when you go to and from get off work, then a pure electric car is undoubtedly the best choice. It is quiet and smooth to use, and the electricity bill is much cheaper than the fuel bill.
But if you live in an old community and installing charging piles is troublesome, or you often need to travel long distances or go back to your hometown, plug-in hybrid or extended-range models may be more suitable for you.
This kind of car, short-term electricity and long-term oil, can not only enjoy the low cost of new energy vehicles and green brand convenience, but also has no mileage anxiety at all, and will feel much more at ease.
Finally, look at the brand.
Buying a car is not a one-time consumption, and subsequent maintenance, maintenance and service are very important.
The new energy vehicle market is now being reshuffled. Choosing a reliable and powerful brand is equivalent to buying a guarantee for your future.
Leading companies like BYD and Tesla have big businesses and strong technical strength, and are unlikely to fall apart. Moreover, they have the ability to deal with policy changes by reducing the cost, and the prices they give to consumers may be more stable.
Although the cars of some new power brands with poor sales may also have highlights, their own profitability is still very weak. Once the market environment changes, they may face a survival crisis.
In short, it doesn’t really make much sense to worry about the “best time”.
The real best time is to make the decision that suits you best after comprehensively considering the window period of national policies, the preferential activities in the market, your own budget and actual needs.
The policy of exempting purchase tax before the end of 2025 is a certain and visible benefit that is worth grasping.
But at the same time, remember that automotive technology is changing with each passing day. Today's top configuration may be tomorrow's standard configuration, and market competition will also make prices more and more transparent.
So, keep a calm mind, read more, ask more, compare more, spend money on the edge, and buy the car that will satisfy you the most, that is the real "best time".
