Specific CO2 emissions of new cars

  • Large discrepancy in the specific emissions of new cars among countries: a 45% gap between the two extreme groups of countries: from less than 95 gCO2/km (Sweden, Netherlands and Denmark) to more than 140 gCO2/km (Latvia, Estonia, Cyprus).
  • 116 gCO2/km for EU average in 2021.
  • 9 EU countries below 115 gCO2/km: Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Finland, Malta, Portugal, France, Ireland and Germany. 
  • In 2021, two countries have reached the 2025 mandatory limit of 93.6gCO2/km (WLTP): Denmark and Sweden. Two countries are less than 10% above: the Netherlands and Finland. 

Specific CO2 emissions of new cars (2021)

  • Rapid progress since 2010 in all countries, especially in Sweden, the Netherlands, Finland, Denmark  and Germany (above 4%/year).
  • Progress due to the implementation of national policies and standards for car manufacturers and a higher share of electric cars, especially in the last years. 

Trends in the specific emissions of new cars