EU Considers Easing EV Rules After US, What It Means for Carmakers
Creatrip Team
3 months ago
EU is reviewing plans to relax its 2035 zero-tailpipe-emission rule, potentially allowing limited internal combustion and hybrid models instead of only new electric and hydrogen vehicles. Reports say the bloc may shift the target from 0g/km to a standard up to 10% lower than 2021 levels, effectively permitting manufacturers with average new-car emissions around 100g/km to reduce to about 10g/km. The move follows the US ending its $7,500 EV subsidy, and could slow the rapid EV-only transition, increasing demand for hybrids and PHEVs. Automakers including Hyundai and Kia still plan to build full EV lineups (e.g., Hyundai’s Ioniq3, Kia’s EV series) while expanding hybrid/PHEV offerings for Europe. German industry voices support the change, arguing more time is needed for charging infrastructure and market readiness.
