Euro 7 standard: what changes for your petrol and diesel engines in 2025

Petrol, diesel, brakes, tyres… the new Euro 7 standard promises to shake up our cars from 2025. The latest European emission regulation, the Euro 7 standard aims to make vehicles even cleaner than their Euro 6 predecessors. What does this mean for your petrol or diesel engines ? Here are some answers.

Euro 7, what exactly is it?

The Euro 7 standard is the next step in reducing pollutant emissions from vehicles in Europe. Its objective is clear: to improve air quality by imposing stricter rules on car manufacturers. Scheduled to come into force in 2025, Euro 7 will succeed Euro 6 with stricter requirements.

In concrete terms, Euro 7 further lowers the permissible emission thresholds for pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and fine particles. For example, a Euro 7 diesel engine will have to emit about 35% less NOx than a Euro 6 diesel, and a petrol engine about 13% less. That’s not all: for the first time, the standard will also regulate “indirect” pollution due to brake and tyre wear. In other words, even electric or hybrid cars will be affected by certain provisions (such as limiting braking particles). Finally, Euro 7 focuses on sustainability : manufacturers will have to ensure that anti-pollution control remains effective well beyond the vehicle is put on the road, and that electric car batteries retain a good part of their capacity over several years.

Greener vehicles… but more complex

By making combustion engines less polluting, Euro 7 will undoubtedly change the technology of our cars. The Euro 7 petrol and diesel engines will be equipped with even more efficient emission control systems (catalytic converters, improved particulate filters, etc.). Vehicles will incorporate more sensors and electronics to monitor emissions in real time, including during cold start-ups or high acceleration.

All this has a cost. The arrival of Euro 7 could increase the price of new vehicles by a few hundred euros due to the additional equipment to be installed.

What it changes for you on a daily basis

Faced with changing standards, not everyone can afford to buy a new vehicle. The good news is that there are economical and ecological alternatives. Engine reconditioning is one of them. Rather than changing cars, you can opt for a reconditioned engine (engine refurbished from an existing block) to give your vehicle a new lease of life. A refurbished engine generally emits less pollution than an old, poorly maintained engine, and it extends the life of your car without going through the “buying a new car” box.

At Moteur Livré, we understand this: we offer a wide selection of guaranteed reconditioned engines, ready to be installed in your vehicle. It’s our way of contributing to the ecological transition while saving you money. Driving cleaner without breaking the bank is possible in 2025!