ACEA — 2023-04-18
News from Brussels
Cars with internal combustion engines (ICEs) falling within the scope of the Euro 7 emission standards will make up only 10% of those on EU roads in 2035. Despite having minimal environmental benefits, the Euro 7 proposal risks placing unnecessary financial pressure on consumers and diverting investment from zero-emission technologies.
The emission rules concern the sale of new ICE cars in the EU from when Euro 7 applies – expected to be around 2026/27.
As a result, cars falling within the scope of Euro 7 will make up only 10% of those on EU roads in 2035. A recent study estimates that this will result in at most a 4% reduction in nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions.
Despite minimal environmental benefits, Euro 7 standards would have significant repercussions for consumers and manufacturers’ investments in zero-emission technologies.
For instance, according to some manufacturers’ estimates, the average consumer price of a new car could increase by €2,000, placing additional financial pressures on European consumers already struggling with high energy costs and inflationary pressures.