In 2022, the average carbon dioxide emissions from new cars in the United Kingdom (UK) stood at around 111.4 grams per kilometer. Historically, the emission figures have been following a downward trend. However, the 2022 value was still 16.4 grams of CO₂ per kilometer above the EU target.
Average carbon dioxide emissions from new cars in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2004 to 2022
(in grams per kilometer)
Figures prior to 2022 were taken from previous editions of the study. The measuring system changed from NEDC to WLTP. The 2020 value was recalculated in the 2022 SMMT report. However, the report did not reveal the exact number of carbon dioxide emissions for 2020.
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