EU Updates the Whole-Vehicle Type-Approval Framework for Euro 7 Environmental and Battery Requirements

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1753, published on September 24, 2026 and effective September 25, amends Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/858. It inserts Euro 7 type-approval references for low-temperature electric-vehicle range, electrified-vehicle system power, in-vehicle battery durability and brake particle emissions for M1, N1 and Euro 7ext vehicles, and updates requirements for special-purpose vehicles.

It also recognises UN Regulations Nos. 83, 154, 177 and 179 as alternatives for EU type-approval and adds an entry concerning on-board monitoring of fuel and energy consumption and vehicle mass for certain heavy-duty vehicles. The measure is binding and directly applicable.

Manufacturers, technical services and approval authorities should update their regulatory matrices and approval evidence to the revised Annex II structure.

Impact

Impact assessment: High.

Key reasons: The Regulation is binding, immediately effective and changes the legal matrix used for EU whole-vehicle type-approval. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1753, published on September 24, 2026 and effective September 25, amends Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/858. It inserts Euro 7 type-approval references for low-temperature electric-vehicle range, electrified-vehicle system power, in-vehicle battery durability and brake particle emissions for M1, N1 and Euro 7ext vehicles, and updates requirements for special-purpose vehicles.

Who is affected?

Vehicle manufacturers, EU type-approval authorities, technical services, test laboratories, battery and brake-system suppliers, electrified-powertrain suppliers and special-purpose vehicle manufacturers.

Conclusion:

Update type-approval applicability matrices and evidence mappings for GA19-GA22, the relevant implementing acts and UN Regulations Nos. 83, 154, 177 and 179. Confirm the vehicle category and special-purpose provisions before new or extended approvals.