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Revision of the EU rules on car labelling

Climate action, Transport

EU rules on car labelling aim to ensure that information relating to the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of new 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 those rules were adopted and in view of the findings of the preceding evaluation, this revision will introduce changes to keep the legislation fit for purpose.

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Public consultation

ID: 14750

Lobbying Activity

17 responses

European Steel Association backs lifecycle emissions labelling for cars

The European Steel Association, 10 Oct 2025

The association supports including lifecycle emissions, embedded emissions, recycled content and recyclability on car labels. They want labels to show manufacturing emissions differences so consumers can see efforts to reduce supply chain impacts.
This would increase market demand for their low CO2 steel products from EU mills.

Iberdrola backs 2035 zero-emission car target with infrastructure push

IBERDROLA, 8 Oct 2025

Iberdrola urges maintaining the 100% CO2 reduction target for 2035 and avoiding exemptions for climate-neutral fuels. They call for stronger alignment with charging infrastructure rollout, harmonised vehicle labelling across Member States, and direct purchase incentives with favourable electricity taxation.
This would expand demand for charging infrastructure and electricity sales from their renewable portfolio.
Fossil fuel suppliers lose market share as electricity replaces traditional fuels for transport.

Consultation response

Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V., 10 Oct 2025

Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. (DUH) welcomes the revision of Directive 1999/94/EC as an opportunity to adapt the existing labeling system for passenger cars to technological developments and the requirements of climate-neutral mobility. The aim of the revision should be to present the energy…

E-Mobility Europe urges EU to label only zero-emission vehicles as clean

E-MOBILITY EUROPE, 10 Oct 2025

The organization requests that internal combustion engine and hybrid vehicles never be classified as 'clean' under any label. They call for a new EU-wide vehicle eco-score incorporating energy efficiency, electric range, battery carbon footprint, embedded carbon in materials, and recycled content. They also urge inclusion of connected and automated mobility features in labelling.
This would boost electric vehicle sales and enhance European carmakers' global competitiveness.
Traditional combustion engine manufacturers lose their ability to market vehicles as environmentally friendly.

German consumer group calls for realistic EV efficiency labels

Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband, 10 Oct 2025

The organization requests an absolute EU-wide label based solely on energy consumption, expansion to used cars and new sales channels, and efficiency classes for electric vehicles. They want realistic consumption data instead of test values and information on charging performance.
This would help consumers identify economical vehicles and make informed purchasing decisions based on realistic operating costs.
Heavy vehicle manufacturers lose systematic advantages from weight-based classifications that favour larger cars.

Finnish motor trade association urges digital shift in car labelling

FinMobility ry, 9 Oct 2025

The organization requests rules covering digital platforms where consumers now research cars. They want harmonized implementation across the EU to reduce industry costs. They also advocate for ending the needless production of paper-format materials.
This would reduce administrative burdens and lower compliance costs for car dealerships.

DEKRA calls for standardized battery health labels for EVs

DEKRA e.V., 9 Oct 2025

DEKRA requests standardized labeling for all vehicle types. They advocate for independent battery assessments to build trust in the second-hand market.
This creates new business opportunities for DEKRA in independent battery testing and certification.
Car manufacturers lose exclusive control over battery data and proprietary health assessment methods.

Consultation response

International Council on Clean Transportation, 10 Oct 2025

We welcome the European Commission's initiative to revise the EU rules on car labelling. In a project jointly carried out with Öko-Institut e.V. and commissioned by the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) and the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation…

CELSA Group urges life-cycle carbon footprints in car labels

CELSA Group, 10 Oct 2025

CELSA Group demands that labels show full life-cycle emissions including embedded carbon from materials. They propose eco-innovation credits for manufacturers using low-carbon, European-made steel in production.
These changes would drive market demand for CELSA's low-carbon European steel products.
Manufacturers using high-carbon materials would lose their current competitive advantage under these rules.

German advertisers urge keeping car labels out of ads

Zentralverband der deutschen Werbewirtschaft ZAW e.V., 10 Oct 2025

ZAW insists car labels should only appear at the point of sale. They oppose forcing advertisers to include technical graphics in short advertisements. They support allowing manufacturers to voluntarily add extra branding information.
Restricting mandatory data in ads avoids higher costs and protects media revenues.
Media companies lose vital funding if new rules make advertising less attractive.

Consultation response

Lucid Europe B.V., 10 Oct 2025

Lucid Group, Inc. welcomes the opportunity to submit this response to the Commissions Call for Evidence on the Revision of the EU rules on car labelling. Please find enclosed our detailed position.

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Mobilians, 10 Oct 2025

Please find the input of Mobilians in the attached document.

Consultation response

Combustibles Renovables y Economía Circular en España para una Movilidad Sostenible, 10 Oct 2025

At CRECEMOS, the association representing the renewable fuels value chain, the circular economy in Spain, and sustainable mobility, we warmly welcome the launch of this dual European consultation on an issue that is crucial for the future of the European automotive industry and, at the same time,…

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Autoalan Keskusliitto ry, 29 Sept 2025

Revision of the EU rules on car labelling comments by the Finnish Central Organization for Motor Trades and Repairs (Autoalan Keskusliitto AKL) The Directive 1999/94/EC (the Car Labelling Directive) requires that information on fuel consumption and CO emissions of new passenger cars sold or leased…

U.Di.Con. advocates for harmonized digital car emission labels

U.Di.Con. APS Unione per la Difesa dei Consumatori, 9 Oct 2025

The group demands a digitalized system with transparent data and model comparability. They call for gradual harmonization between member states to ensure uniform consumer information.
Consumers benefit from reinforced trust and legal rights to accurate environmental information.

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European Conference of Transport Research Institutes, 10 Oct 2025

ECTRI, the European Conference of Transport Research Institutes, welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the review of the Car Labelling Directive (CLD). ECTRI agrees with the findings of the CLD evaluation, particularly regarding the need for further harmonisation among Member States to improve…

Consultation response

, 10 Oct 2025

Please find the input of Automotive Mobility Europe in the attached document