#ENER2326562AEnvironmental Score Calculation for Electric Cars in France
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This law sets out how to calculate the environmental score for new electric cars in France, determining their eligibility for the ecological bonus. It outlines carbon emission factors for various production materials and processes, focusing on reducing the environmental impact. Car manufacturers need to meet these criteria to qualify for incentives.
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Key Changes
- Defines a methodology for calculating the environmental score for new electric cars in France.
- Sets minimum environmental scores required to qualify for the ecological bonus.
- Specifies carbon emission factors for materials and manufacturing processes.
Obligations
What this law requires
Car manufacturers must calculate the carbon footprint of their vehicle versions, defined as ECversion, using specified formulas.
Manufacturers must ensure that the ECversion of vehicles with seating for five or more, and a trunk volume of at least 200 liters, does not exceed 21,000 kg-eq CO2 to achieve a score of 0.
For other vehicle versions, manufacturers must ensure that the ECversion does not exceed 17,000 kg-eq CO2 to achieve a score of 0.
Manufacturers must take into account specified carbon emission factors based on the site of assembly for metals, including ferrous metals and aluminum, when calculating ECversion.
Manufacturers must account for the carbon footprint related to battery production based on the site of production when calculating the ECversion.