The UK Department for Transport has officially confirmed the adoption of the Euro 7 emissions standard. To streamline the process, the country will utilize existing EU and UNECE type approvals, eliminating the need for a separate GB-specific testing procedure for vehicle manufacturers.
Starting in November 2027, all newly registered passenger cars and light commercial vehicles must meet the new requirements. The regulations introduce mandatory limits on brake and tyre wear particles, alongside specific criteria for battery longevity in electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Batteries must retain at least 80% of their original capacity after five years or 100,000 kilometres, and at least 72% after eight years or 160,000 kilometres. Manufacturers are also required to install standardized state-of-health monitors to improve transparency for used vehicle buyers.
For internal combustion engines, nitrogen oxide limits for diesel cars are now aligned with petrol vehicles at 60 mg/km. Emission values must remain compliant over a period of ten years or 200,000 kilometres under real-world driving conditions.
Deadlines for trucks and buses are set for May 2028 for new types and May 2029 for all new registrations. Small-volume manufacturers producing fewer than 2,500 vehicles annually have until 1 July 2030 to comply with the new standards.
