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Car labelling evaluation

Climate action, Energy, Environment

Directive 1999/94/EC aims to ensure that information relating to the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of new passenger cars offered for sale or lease in the Union is made available to consumers in order to enable them to make informed choices. In light of the substantial policy and market developments since this Directive was last evaluated in 2016, this new evaluation will assess the extent to which this Directive is still fit for purpose in the current context.

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Public consultation

ID: 14141

Lobbying Activity

21 responses

Transport and Environment urges real-world CO2 data on labels

Transport and Environment (European Federation for Transport and Environment), 16 Apr 2024

T&E wants the directive turned into a regulation to harmonize labels across the EU. They advocate including used cars and using real-world fuel consumption data rather than laboratory tests. The group also proposes adding environmental scores for electric vehicles.
Mandating more accurate labels would accelerate the transition toward zero-emission electric mobility.
Manufacturers of plug-in hybrids face reputational damage as labels reveal significantly higher emissions.

BEUC calls for tougher car labels favoring electric vehicles

Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs, 16 Apr 2024

BEUC proposes turning the directive into a regulation for consistent application. They want labels for new and used cars featuring real-world consumption data. The system should show the environmental advantage of electric vehicles over conventional cars.
Consumers would obtain more accurate information when buying cars across European markets.
Manufacturers of conventional vehicles would see their products restricted to the lowest scores.

ACEA urges harmonised car labelling regulation for digital age

Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles, 14 Apr 2024

ACEA requests turning the directive into a regulation to address divergence across member states. They advocate for deleting outdated requirements like paper books and posters in favor of the internet. They also argue against adding real-world data which has a marginal impact on consumers.
This would reduce compliance costs and protect manufacturers from legal repercussions and lawsuits.
Environmental groups and consumers lose access to detailed real-world emissions and air quality data.

CLEPA Advocates for Car Labels Based on Life-Cycle Emissions

European Association Automotive Suppliers, 16 Apr 2024

They propose using life-cycle emissions and relative scaling for car labels. They want labels to endorse hybrid, hydrogen, and renewable fuel technologies.
This helps suppliers preserve market demand for diverse engine and fuel system components.
Electric vehicle manufacturers lose the clear benefit of being compared on absolute scales.

Consultation response

Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V., 16 Apr 2024

Please find attached the feedback from Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. (DUH) on the evaluation of the Car Labelling Directive.

European press publishers urge removing car labels from media advertising

European Magazine Media Association, 16 Apr 2024

Information requirements should be moved from advertisements to manufacturer websites and points of sale. Publishers argue that overloading advertisements with technical data is counterproductive for consumers.
Removing mandatory labels would protect advertising revenues essential for financing independent journalism.

Repsol urges inclusion of renewable fuels in car labelling system

Repsol, S.A., 16 Apr 2024

The company requests that car labels include Well-to-Wheel CO2 emissions and recognize renewable fuels' contribution to reducing greenhouse gases. They want vehicles using renewable fuels to be considered zero-emission vehicles.
This would allow internal combustion engine vehicles using their renewable fuels to avoid emission penalties.
Electric vehicle manufacturers lose competitive advantage as combustion engines get reclassified as zero-emission.

E-Mobility Europe urges labels to show electric car efficiency

E-MOBILITY EUROPE, 16 Apr 2024

The group requests that labels display electric car range and energy efficiency. They propose a universal green registration plate and parking card for electric vehicles. They also want emission tests to reflect real-world driving.
New labels would increase the visibility and perceived value of electric cars.
Manufacturers of petrol cars lose because new tests expose much higher emissions.

German consumer group urges tougher EV energy efficiency labels

Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband, 12 Apr 2024

The group calls for efficiency classes for electric vehicles to penalize heavy, energy-intensive models. They want labels extended to used cars and supplemented with realistic consumption and lifecycle data. A digital product pass should cover reparability and disposal.
Consumers would find it easier to identify truly efficient vehicles and save energy costs.
Manufacturers of heavy electric SUVs would see their models receive lower efficiency ratings.

Tesla Urges EU-Wide Eco-Score for Electric Vehicles

Tesla Motors Netherlands B.V., 15 Apr 2024

Tesla proposes a pan-European Eco-Score rating zero-emission vehicles from A to G. They suggest car labelling requirements be integrated into a unified vehicle certificate. They also advocate for mandatory transparent information for online car sales platforms.
A unified score would lower Tesla's administrative costs and reward its sustainability efforts.
Manufacturers of less efficient electric cars lose their generic zero-emission marketing label.

Consultation response

Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, 22 Mar 2024

The Fédération Internationale de lAutomobile European Bureau (FIA EB) welcomes the evaluation of the Car Labelling Directive. We would like to share a recent study assessing the clarity, consistency, and transparency of information provided to consumers regarding electric vehicles and chargepoint…

AECC demands car labels include life-cycle and pollutant emissions

AECC, 16 Apr 2024

AECC argues labels should reflect total life-cycle impacts rather than just tailpipe emissions. They recommend relative scaling per vehicle category and adding specific data on pollutant levels.
This would increase market demand for the organization's specialized exhaust and catalyst technologies.
Producers of fossil-fuel vehicles may face lower sales if lifecycle emissions are highlighted.

ANEC urges harmonised absolute A-G scale for car labels

The European Consumer Voice in Standardisation, 16 Apr 2024

ANEC calls for a standardised EU car label using a color-coded A to G scale. They want an absolute labelling scheme to prevent misleading comparisons based on vehicle weight. Additionally, labels should reflect realistic fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Consumers gain clearer information to help them choose more efficient vehicles.
Manufacturers of larger vehicles lose the benefit of misleading weight-based comparisons.

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Lucid Europe B.V., 15 Apr 2024

Please find attached Lucid's feedback and key recommendations on the Car Labelling Directive.

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Advertising Information Group, 15 Apr 2024

Please find attached AIG's feedback and perspective regarding the Car labelling directive.

Austrian mobility club ÖAMTC urges digital car labels

Österreichischer Automobil-, Motorrad- und Touring Club, 16 Apr 2024

The club calls for digital comparisons and enabling the comparison of expected costs. They want to provide consumers with more detailed information regarding battery electric vehicles.
Enhanced vehicle data allows the club to offer superior advice to its members.
Car manufacturers would lose the ability to market vehicles using inconsistent battery data.

Consultation response

Westport Fuel Systems Inc., 16 Apr 2024

At Westport Fuel Systems, we support the modernization of the European car labelling system and we advocate for the inclusion of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in car labels to provide a comprehensive view of a vehicle's environmental impact, from production to disposal. We suggest that this…

U.Di.Con. urges car labels to include maintenance costs

U.Di.Con. APS Unione per la Difesa dei Consumatori, 10 Apr 2024

U.Di.Con. requests labels show pollution standards and maintenance cost indices. They also demand verification of manufacturers' fuel data to prevent unrealistic performance claims.
Comprehensive data would help consumers avoid unexpected repair bills and local driving restrictions.
Car manufacturers would face tougher testing requirements and financial penalties for inaccurate performance data.

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Movimento Difesa del Cittadino, 25 Mar 2024

Il Movimento Difesa del Cittadino (MDC) (Registro Trasparenza UE 557288123817-74) è un'Associazione nazionale di consumatori e utenti fondata nel 1987, con l'obiettivo di promuovere la tutela dei diritti dei cittadini, informandoli e fornendo loro strumenti giuridici di autodifesa. Siamo lieti che…

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Bundesverband freier Kfz-Händler e. V., 16 Apr 2024

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, der BVfK und seine Mitgliedsbetriebe sehen sich regelmäßig mit den hohen Anforderungen der Kennzeichnungspflichten konfrontiert. Aus unserer Sicht ist das Ziel des Umwelt- und Verbraucherschutzes bereits mit der aktuellen Fassung der Richtlinie und der entsprechenden…

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European Conference of Transport Research Institutes, 16 Apr 2024

The European Conference of Transport Research Institutes (ECTRI) appreciates this opportunity to provide feedback for the evaluation and eventual revision of Directive 1999/94/EC. Based on our members research expertise in mobility behavior and the advance of sustainable mobility principles, ECTRI…