#BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 55Third Ordinance Amending the Passenger Car Energy Consumption Labeling Regulation

This ordinance, issued by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) on 2 March 2026 and published in the Federal Law Gazette (BGBl. 2026 I No. 55) on 5 March 2026, constitutes the third amendment to Germany's Passenger Car Energy Consumption Labeling Regulation (Pkw-EnVKV). The regulation governs the mandatory labeling requirements for new passenger cars offered for sale or lease in Germany, including the display of fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, and energy efficiency class information at the point of sale. The amendment updates the existing labeling framework, likely aligning it with the current EU energy labeling standards and the updated WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) measurement methodology, which replaced the older NEDC test cycle. This ensures that displayed fuel and energy consumption figures reflect more realistic real-world driving conditions. The regulation affects all entities involved in the sale or commercial display of new passenger cars in Germany, including automobile manufacturers, authorized dealers, importers, and online vehicle marketplaces. They are required to display updated energy labels and conformity documents at points of sale and in promotional materials. As a secondary regulation (Verordnung) under the Energy Labeling Act, it carries administrative enforcement mechanisms. Non-compliance may result in fines under consumer protection and energy labeling law. The amendment falls under subject area FNA 754-17-2 (Energy Supply).

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