Green Labels: Fuel Economy Label

The UK Fuel Economy Label for all new cars can help you choose a vehicle which is fuel efficient and gives out fewer carbon emissions. It is similar to the European Energy label. By choosing a fuel efficient car, you can help tackle climate change.

The label shows how much carbon dioxide a car emits. Carbon dioxide is the main greenhouse gas responsible for climate change.

The label also gives estimated fuel costs for 12,000 miles and the Vehicle Tax for 12 months so you can see how much these will cost before you buy. Lower carbon dioxide emissions mean lower Vehicle Tax and lower running costs. You can also find out more about vehicle emissions and petrol costs for the majority of cars available in the UK at VCA Car Fuel Data.

The label has been introduced voluntarily by the car industry under the auspices of the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership which was set up with Government funding. Members include car companies and environmental groups.