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SUMMARY AVERAGE NEW CAR CO 2 EMISSIONS

UK average new car CO 2 emissions are at an 2007. However, to reach the EU 2020 new car CO 2
Table 1 Data Summary all-time low, falling to 124.6g/km in 2014. This target of 95g/km, this reduction needs to average
represents 2.9% decrease on 2013 (128.3 g/ approximately 4.2% per year. Furthermore, the
2000 2007 2013 2014 km) and a 24% fall from average new car CO 2 cost associated with eliminating one unit of
emissions levels in 2007 (164.9 g/km). The 2014 pollution, will rise for each further gram of CO 2.
Total 181.0 164.9 128.3 124.6 UK new car CO 2 average is below the EU 130g/ The easiest gains seem to have already been
Registrations km 2015 target by 5.4 g/km or 4.2%. The average made, and looking forward we may expect the
(000s) 2,222 2,404 2,265 2,476 rate of CO 2 emissions reduction since 2007 has average rate of new car CO 2 emissions to reduce
Diesel 167.7 164.3 129.0 124.9 been 3.5%, a significant improvement compared at a slower pace.
Regs (000s) 313 967 1,127 1,240 with a 1.3% average reduction between 2000 and
Petrol 183.2 193.6 128.8 126.5
Fuel type
Regs (000s) 1,908 1,420 1,105 1,184 Chart 1 Average new car CO 2 vs EU new car targets
AFV 127.3 127.0 95.5 75.9
Regs (000s) 0 17 33 52 200
Private 176.4 165.9 129.5 126.3
Regs (000s) 1,212 1,046 1,075 1,179 175 181.0
Fleet 175.4 165.8 127.2 123.0
Sales type 164.9
Regs (000s) 1,031 1,195 1,084 1,178 150
Business 195.0 164.2 128.1 124.5 CO 2 g/km
Regs (000s) 214 163 106 119 125 128.3 130.0
Mini 153.8 128.5 105.2 106.7 124.6
Regs (000s) 52 22 80 84 100
Supermini 152.9 141.8 117.6 114.7 95.0
Regs (000s) 689 771 813 885 75
Lower Medium 175.3 158.6 121.2 117.4 2000 2007 2013 2014 2012-15 EU 2020 EU new
Regs (000s) 662 722 588 647 new car target car target
Upper Medium 192.4 169.1 126.4 123.2
Regs (000s) 477 386 208 229 Complementing the EU’s focus in reducing CO 2 The UK new car market recorded strong demand
Executive 235.6 192.6 140.8 134.3 emissions, regulation has also focussed on the growth in 2014, up 9.3% on 2013 and above
Segment reduction of other pollutant emissions to improve pre-recession levels. From 2011 to 2014 car
Regs (000s) 105 104 120 120
Luxury 292.3 273.8 198.7 194.2 air quality. Successive legislation through Euro registrations grew by over 0.535 million to reach
Regs (000s) 11 13 8 10 standards has tightened emission limits for a 2.476 million, a 27.6% increase in registrations.
Sports 220.5 224.0 168.5 170.2 range of pollutants over time. Euro 6, the latest Sales to private buyers accounted for two-thirds
Regs (000s) 67 66 48 43 regulation, was introduced 1 September 2014 and of the overall growth in volume. This three
Dual Purpose 259.4 228.3 166.6 158.3 is mandatory for the registration and sale of new year period featured a significant growth in the
Regs (000s) 99 176 248 292 types of cars as of 1 September 2015, and vans availability and take-up of AFVs, zero and ultra
MPV 211.0 179.7 139.7 135.0 a year later. The automotive industry has made low emission cars. SMMT estimates also show
Regs (000s) 60 144 151 166 significant strides in reducing overall vehicle used car sales volumes grew by 0.22 million
emissions over recent years, simultaneously between 2011 and 2014 to a level of 7.19 million.
responding to the issue of air quality and This implies a distinct switch at the margin to
Definitions Disclaimer climate change. With progressively stricter Euro buying new rather than used cars, specifically,
This publication contains general information and, although standards together with strict CO 2 legislation two new for every one used car.
Hybrid – a hybrid vehicle uses two or more SMMT endeavours to ensure that the content is accurate there have been real improvements.
and up-to-date at the date of publication, no representation
distinct power sources to move the vehicle, or warranty, express or implied, is made as to its accuracy
eg petrol and electricity. or completeness and therefore the information in this Chart 2 UK new car registrations
publication should not be relied upon. Readers should
ULEV - an ultra low emission vehicle produces always seek appropriate advice from a suitably qualified
75g/km or less of CO 2. At the moment, all cars expert before taking, or refraining from taking, any action. 2600
that achieve this use electric power directly to The contents of this publication should not be construed 2500
turn the wheels at least some of the time, from a as advice or guidance and SMMT disclaims liability for any 2400
100% electric car to a plug-in hybrid and a range- loss, howsoever caused, arising directly or indirectly from 2300
reliance on the information in this publication.
extended electric vehicle. 2200
Plug-in hybrid EV – is a hybrid electric vehicle Registrations in 000s 2100
which utilises rechargeable batteries, or another 2000
energy storage device, that can be restored to
full charge by connecting a plug to an external 1900
electric power source. 1800
1700
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