The Euro 7 regulation and the GTR21 protocol arrive before 2027 to revolutionize car homologation, including electric vehicles. They promise more realistic emissions tests, but critics point out that the extra cost will mainly fall on the cheapest models. Manufacturers and Brussels come out ahead; the average driver, not so much.
GTR21: the protocol that squeezes every last battery 🔋
GTR21 not only measures exhaust emissions, but also evaluates brake and tire wear under real-world conditions, something that affects electric vehicles due to their weight. The tests include longer driving cycles and variable temperatures. To comply, manufacturers will need to add particulate filters and advanced monitoring systems, which raises production costs and, therefore, the final price.
Euro 7: the bargain only understood by EU engineers 💸
In theory, the air will be cleaner. In practice, your wallet will be lighter. The best part? New cars will go up in price, but gasoline will still cost the same. Of course, now you'll know that every brake application is being monitored by an algorithm that doesn't pay taxes. A marvel.