The European Parliament is set to downgrade proposed binding electric vehicle quotas for corporate fleets to voluntary targets. This decision follows a compromise reached by the Conservative, Social Democratic, and Liberal political groups, known as the Centre Platform.
The original EU Commission Auto Package draft intended to mandate specific electrification targets for company cars starting in 2030. Under the new agreement, member states will face no penalties for failing to meet these goals, as they are now classified as aspirational commitments rather than binding requirements.
The Centre Platform also advocates for easing CO2 fleet limits. The proposal suggests that manufacturers reduce emissions from new cars by 95 percent by 2035, compared to 2021 levels, rather than the previously proposed 100 percent.
Manufacturers may further reduce their required savings target to 87.5 percent by 2035 if they utilize climate-friendly steel produced in Europe. This adjustment aims to allow for the continued registration of new combustion engine and hybrid vehicles beyond the 2035 deadline.
The Environment Committee is scheduled to vote on these measures in early November. A final plenary session of the European Parliament is expected to follow in December.
