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Open Consultation Published 13 Apr 2026 Department for Transport ↗ View on GOV.UK

Updating the minimum emission standard for new road vehicles

Seeks views on whether to implement the Euro 7 emission standard for cars, vans, trucks, buses and coaches.

Opened 13 Apr 2026
Closed 25 May 2026
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The current minimum emission standards in Great Britain are known as Euro 6 for cars and vans and Euro VI for trucks, buses and coaches.

This consultation seeks views on a proposal to update the minimum emission standard to Euro 7 for new:

  • cars
  • vans
  • trucks
  • buses
  • coaches