FAQ – CO2 emission regulations for light delivery and light articulated vehicles (collectively referred to as light commercial vehicles)

Relevant CO₂ emissions’ are the combined CO₂ emissions in accordance with the WLTP measurement procedure as registered in the type approval documentation. However, importers of type-approved vehicles may also give proof of the relevant CO₂ emissions and any reduction therein by presenting a certificate of conformity (CoC). In this case, the importer must provide evidence of CO₂ emissions and any reductions of such emissions in the form of a CoC.

For vehicles with an EU certificate of conformity in electronic format (e-COC), only the data contained in the e-COC can be used as a basis for calculation. Other recognised carbon emission certificates are listed in the Guidelines for large importers (German).

In the following cases, relevant carbon emissions are additionally reduced:

• Natural gas vehicles (–20%; for the eligible biogenic component of the gas)
• Innovative technologies (eco-innovations recognised by the EU)