Car makers have reacted negatively to tough new proposals from the European Commission about emissions from new cars, including EVs, across the European Union.
The new Euro 7 regulations, due to come into force from 1 July 2025 for new cars and light vans, will lower NOx emissions by 35% compared with Euro 6 regulations and cut tailpipe particulates by 13%, the commission said. New regulations for larger vans, trucks and buses will start in 2027.
The total extra cost on a light van or car will be €304 (£266) per vehicle, the commission said in its