Ensure the manufacturer's average specific CO2 emissions do not exceed its specific emissions target for the calendar year.
Manufacturers of new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles must comply, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 4(1), in the CO2 standards for cars and vans. as of 2026-09-04
- The act gives its timing as: In force; applies to each calendar year. as of 2026-09-04
- It names one industry by name: Automotive. as of 2026-09-04
- Compliance is checked by the Commission, annual. as of 2026-09-04
The rule
a manufacturer's new vehicles registered in a calendar year
Ensure the manufacturer's average specific CO2 emissions do not exceed its specific emissions target for the calendar year.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
The manufacturer shall ensure that its average specific emissions of CO2 do not exceed the following specific emissions targets: (a) for the calendar year 2020, the specific emissions target determined in accordance with points 1 and 2 of Part A of Annex I in the case of passenger cars, or points 1 and 2 of Part B of Annex I in the case of light commercial vehicles, or where a manufacturer is granted a derogation under Article 10, in accordance with that derogation; (b) for each calendar year from 2021 until 2024, the specific emissions targets determined in accordance with points 3 and 4 of Part A or B of Annex I, as appropriate, or, where a manufacturer is granted a derogation under Article 10, in accordance with that derogation and point 5 of Part A or B of Annex I; (c) for each calendar year, starting from 2025, the specific emissions targets determined in accordance with point 6.3 of Part A or B of Annex I, or, where a manufacturer is granted a derogation under Article 10, in accordance with that derogation.
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