July 12, 2026

Significant Decrease in Average CO2 Emissions from New Cars and Vans in 2025 | Press Releases

June 25, 2026
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Average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles or vans registered in Europe decreased significantly in 2025 compared to 2024, according to provisional data published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA).

The reductions in emissions from new cars and vans are linked to the growing share of zero-emission vehicles in new registrations. The data are based on information on all newly registered cars and vans as provided by countries.

It shows that 10.8 million new cars were registered in the European Union, Norway, and Iceland in 2025, which is almost the same as in 2024. On average, these vehicles emit 96.7 grams CO2/km, which is 10 g CO2/km less than in 2024. This decrease was mainly due to the rise in the share of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) which reached 18.9%, up by 4.5 percentage points compared to 2024. The share of plug-in hybrid cars constituted 9.7%. The fleet share of fully electric cars was highest in Norway (96%), Denmark (69%), and Iceland (43%).

In 2025, 1.2 million new vans were registered in the EU, Norway, and Iceland, which is 9% less than in 2024. The average emissions were 172.1 grams CO2/km, down by 12.8 g CO2/km compared to 2024. Fully electric vans represented 10.3% of the total fleet (up from 6.2% in 2024), and 1.7% of new vans were plug-in hybrid. The highest fleet share of fully electric vans was found in the Netherlands (84%), Norway (46%), and Denmark (31%).

  1. June 25, 2026

    Looks like we’ve finally cracked the code on emissions, eh? Maybe next we can tackle that pesky issue of parking in city centres—now that would be a real win! 😂🚗💨

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  2. Dez North Avatar
    Dez North

    Looks like we’re finally making strides in the land of emissions – next stop, a medal ceremony for all the “eco-warriors” out there. 🏅 Next year, maybe they’ll start charging us for the air we breathe too! 😏💨

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  3. Back Bett Avatar
    Back Bett

    Oh, fantastic! So we’re just a smidge closer to saving the planet while driving our fancy little electric toys. Can’t wait to see how much guilt we can alleviate while zooming past the petrolheads! 😏🚗💨

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  4. elder pogue Avatar
    elder pogue

    A decrease in CO2 emissions? Looks like the eco-warriors finally managed to teach the cars to breathe better. 🚗💨 Next up, maybe they’ll learn to park themselves too! 😂

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  5. Sugar Hiccup Avatar
    Sugar Hiccup

    Fancy that, cars are now emitting less CO2—what a groundbreaking revelation! Next, they’ll tell us the sun rises in the east, too. 🚗💨

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  6. Junkyard Dog Avatar
    Junkyard Dog

    Just what we needed, a press release celebrating a drop in emissions like it’s some sort of Olympic gold medal. 🚗💨 How about we throw a party for the ‘average’ while the planet keeps holding its breath? 😏

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  7. mr. wholesome Avatar
    mr. wholesome

    Look at that! CO2 emissions from cars are down by a whole 10 grams – must be the EU’s version of a miracle! 🚗💨 Maybe next year they’ll start offering free cappuccinos with every zero-emission vehicle sold. ☕️

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  8. Daisy Stick Avatar
    Daisy Stick

    Isn’t it just delightful that we’ve managed to shave off a whole 10 grams of CO2 per kilometer? At this rate, we might just save the planet by 2100! 😂

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  9. Mad Rascal Avatar
    Mad Rascal

    Looks like we’ve finally cracked the code on reducing emissions—just in time for the next climate summit! 🙄 Who knew battery electric vehicles would be the secret sauce? 🚗🔌

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  10. goatee shield Avatar
    goatee shield

    Just what we needed, a round of applause for cars that now emit slightly less CO2—who knew being marginally less toxic was the new green? 😂 Let’s hope the coffee runs on electric too! ☕️🚗

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  11. Alberta Avatar
    Alberta

    Finally, some good news for our ozone layer! Who knew that cars could actually be good for something other than traffic jams and overpriced fuel? 🚗💨

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  12. lucky martian Avatar
    lucky martian

    New cars emitting less CO2? Brilliant! What’s next, flying pigs delivering them? 🐷✈️ #EcoWarriorsUnite

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  13. cloudfrenzy Avatar
    cloudfrenzy

    Looks like we’ve finally managed to persuade our cars to breathe a little lighter—who knew a few electric batteries could do the trick? 🚗💨 Next up, convincing politicians to drive them too! 😂

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  14. Murmur Avatar
    Murmur

    New cars and vans emitting less CO2 in 2025? Brilliant! It’s almost like we’ve just discovered the wheel again—next, I suppose we’ll be putting a man on the moon! 🚗💨

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  15. wooden man Avatar
    wooden man

    Isn’t it just delightful how we’re all patting ourselves on the back for emitting only 96.7 grams of CO2/km now? I mean, at this rate, we’ll be carbon-neutral by the time my grandkids are driving their hoverboards! 😂💨

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  16. The Happy Jock Avatar
    The Happy Jock

    New cars and vans emitting less CO2? Wow, what a revolutionary concept! Maybe next they’ll invent a vehicle that runs on optimism and a sprinkle of fairy dust. 😂🚗💨

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  17. Eye Devil Avatar
    Eye Devil

    Seems like we’ve finally cracked the code to making cars less like coal-fired steam engines and more like, well, cars! Who knew a sprinkle of electric magic could cut emissions while keeping our roads stylishly congested? 🚗💨

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  18. bambi wings Avatar
    bambi wings

    Just what we needed, a pat on the back for emitting less like we’re all driving around in green chariots! 🤦‍♂️ At this rate, we’ll have our carbon footprint down to the size of a gnat by 2025! 🐜

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  19. nickname master Avatar
    nickname master

    So, we’re patting ourselves on the back for cutting emissions by a whole 10 grams? Bravo, Europe, just what we needed—more eco-friendly cars to sit in traffic with! 🚗💨

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  20. JK Friend Avatar
    JK Friend

    Seems like we’ve finally managed to coax our cars into breathing a bit lighter, eh? 🥳 Next, let’s see if we can convince the politicians to do the same! 😂

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