CO2 emission targets

CO2 emissions are directly related to our cars’ fuel economy. Reducing them will benefit the environment, public health and people’s wallets. In 2013, EU Member States and MEPs agreed to limit emissions for new cars to 95 g/km in 2021.

In 2018, the same political actors updated this legislation for the next decade. They have agreed to further limit these emissions – compared to 2021 – by 15% in 2025 and 37.5% in 2030.

This is an important milestone to lower the cost of driving: BEUC’s research shows that European consumers can as a result save up to thousands of euros over the next decade. At the same time, these emission targets stimulate car makers to place more low-emission and fuel-efficient cars on the market.