EU - Commission Implementing Regulation Amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 as Regards Specific Methods, Requirements and Tests as well as Administrative Requirements Regarding In-Vehicle Battery Durability, Electric Vehicle Range

This draft establishes implementing measures for in-vehicle battery durability, electric vehicle range at low temperature, and system power determination under Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 (Euro 7). It incorporates the most recent worldwide harmonized standards from UNECE, specifically UN Regulation No. 154 (04 series of amendments) and UN Regulation No. 83 (09 series of amendments), to ensure robust and real-world representative testing for M1 and N1 category vehicles.

The draft introduces specific methods and testing requirements for type-approval, including lifecycle durability testing for in-vehicle batteries, electric range verification at low temperatures, and system power determination for multi-motor electric vehicles. 

These measures advance zero-emission mobility, improve energy efficiency, and ensure long-term sustainability of battery systems.

Recent advancements in automotive technology make it feasible to implement stricter emissions controls. Euro 7 will ensure manufacturers adopt these technologies, driving innovation and fostering cleaner and more efficient vehicles. 

Timely adoption is crucial to give the industry adequate preparation time for compliance and to safeguard investments in electric vehicles, to reduce premature deaths and chronic diseases linked to air pollution, to lower healthcare costs, and protect the environment and biodiversity through stricter type- approval requirements. 

A smooth adoption by summer 2026 is also critical to provide industries and authorities with sufficient lead time before the application of Euro 7 to new vehicle types in November 2026.

Given the need for alignment with international standards and the short adoption period, the commenting period has been reduced to 30 days.