UK to enforce stricter Euro 7 emissions standards on new cars and vans from November

Starting on November 29, the United Kingdom will enforce the Euro 7 emissions regime for every new car and van sold, marking a significant tightening from the previous Euro 6 rules. The regulation expands its scope to include hybrid and electric vehicles, targeting not only exhaust gases but also particulate emissions from tyres and brakes, which contribute to micro-plastic pollution. To meet the new limits, manufacturers must install sophisticated onboard monitoring equipment and guarantee that emissions remain within legal thresholds for ten years or up to 124,000 miles.

Battery durability will be assessed, with a minimum of 80% capacity retention after five years and 72% after eight years or 100,000 miles. While the initial rollout concerns only brand-new models, from November 29, 2027 all cars and vans available for purchase, regardless of when they were first marketed, must comply or be barred from sale. Other vehicle classes such as buses and trucks will face separate deadlines later.