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Hybrid Vehicles: Carbon Emissions

Asked by Afzal KhanLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 21 May 2025UIN 52654

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department will review emission standards for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in line with EU ratings.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood

The current emission standard for cars and vans in Great Britain is known as Euro 6d. Under the Windsor Framework, Northern Ireland applies the EU standard, known as Euro 6e.

The Department for Transport plans to consult soon on a proposal to update the required emission standard for new cars and vans, including plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, in line with Euro 6e.

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