ACEA: Just 10% of internal combustion engine cars on EU roads will fall under Euro 7 rules in 2035

Vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE) falling under within the scope of the Euro 7 emission standards will make up only 10% of cars on EU roads in 2035. Despite minimal environmental benefits, the Euro 7 proposal risks putting unnecessary financial pressure on consumers and diverting investment away from zero-emission technologies.

Οι κανόνες για τις εκπομπές ρύπων αφορούν την πώληση νέων αυτοκινήτων εσωτερικής καύσης στην ΕΕ από τη στιγμή που θα εφαρμοστεί το Euro 7 – που αναμένεται να εφαρμοστεί περίπου το 2026/27.

As a result, cars within the scope of Euro 7 will make up only 10% of cars on EU roads in 2035. A recent study estimates that this will result in a maximum 4% reduction in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions.

Despite the minimal environmental benefits, the Euro 7 standards will have a significant impact on consumers and on manufacturers' investment in zero-emission technologies.

For example, according to some manufacturers' estimates, the average consumer price of a new car could rise by €2,000, putting additional financial pressure on European consumers already struggling with high energy costs and inflationary pressures.