CO2 emissions of cars must be curbed to combat the climate crisis. Alternatives to car use are one way forward. Yet not everyone will be able to take the bus or cycle.

Having the most efficient cars on our roads can help. But to be able to choose these, we must have clear, comparable, and credible information about the car we are about to buy. This includes information on CO2 emissions, what we are likely to spend on fuel, and whether our cars might be affected by local driving bans that combat air pollution.

A label already exists but has proven unhelpful in practice. And with the market moving towards electric cars, a new type of information is needed to help people make their purchase. This publication summarises BEUC’s call on EU policymakers to create a better car label.

For our recommendations in full, please consult: A new label to help people choose the best and cleanest car models, today and tomorrow.