EU's Euro 7 Standards Tighten Particle Emission Limits for EVs from 2026
Starting November 2026, newly approved electric vehicles (EVs) must adhere to EU-wide particle emission limits, marking a significant breaking news in the automotive industry. This regulation, part of Euro 7 standards, primarily impacts major automakers investing heavily in EV production, such as Volkswagen, Stellantis, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla.
The new rules target two main sources of particle emissions in EVs: tire wear and brake-generated fine dust. Euro 7 introduces Europe-wide limits for tire wear emissions, making tires an emission factor in all vehicle types. Notably, electric SUVs, due to their weight, generate more particle emissions from braking than compact cars with internal combustion engines.
Manufacturers must comply with these news-making regulations starting from November 2026 for newly approved EVs. By late 2027, all new registrations of electric vehicles must also meet these particle emission limits. Euro-7 requirements mandate precise particle measurement during braking under real conditions. Interestingly, a modern Euro-6d diesel car equipped with an SCR catalyst and particle filter can have lower fine dust emissions than an electric SUV, considering only brake and tire emissions.
The new Euro 7 standards will significantly impact major automakers producing electric vehicles. Starting late 2027, all new EV registrations must comply with strict particle emission limits, focusing on tire wear and braking emissions. Manufacturers must adapt their production processes and technologies to meet these new regulations.
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