The UK Department for Transport has announced the adoption of the Euro 7 emissions standard. This move aligns British regulations with EU and UNECE type approvals, eliminating the need for separate testing for vehicles sold in both the UK and the EU.
The new regulations introduce specific requirements for battery health in electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Batteries must maintain at least 80% of their original capacity after five years or 100 000 km, and 72% after eight years or 160 000 km.
To ensure compliance, manufacturers must install standardized battery state-of-health monitors. These systems are designed to provide transparency regarding battery conditions for buyers in the used-vehicle market.
Euro 7 also addresses particulate emissions from brake and tire wear for all vehicle types. Limits on brake particle emissions are now fixed, while regulations concerning tire wear will be implemented gradually to mitigate microplastic pollution.
The standards will apply to new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles starting in November 2027. A phased implementation is planned for trucks, buses, and low-volume manufacturers, with full compliance required by July 1, 2030.
