Parliament’s Environment, Internal Market and Transport Committees have suggested simplifying and improving certain rules governing the EU automotive industry, as part of a broader package aimed at supporting the sector in the transition to clean mobility.
The draft rules were adopted with 105 votes in favour, 39 against and 21 abstentions on Wednesday. The Parliament said the measures are intended to facilitate the uptake of small and efficient EU-made electric vehicles and introduce new safety features for vehicle users, especially for children.
To encourage the development and market uptake of electric vehicles, MEPs agreed to introduce a new category of “small electric vehicles” — passenger cars of maximum length 4.2 metres and made in the EU. They also want definitions for “highly efficient EVs” and “zero emission vans made in the EU”, together with targeted support measures and a super-credit mechanism under the update of the CO₂ emission performance standards.
The committees also proposed new safety requirements and measures to reduce administrative burden and cut costs for European manufacturers. The Parliament said the changes would lead to €706 million in estimated annual savings for industry, citizens and government authorities.
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