DS Automobiles is claiming to be the only luxury car maker to achieve the new European Commission average emissions target of 95g/km.
The Groupe PSA brand achieved average fleet emissions of 79.9g/km in the first half of 2020, according to figures from Jato.
In 2020, the emission targets apply for each manufacturer’s 95% least emitting new cars. From 2021 on, the average emissions of all newly registered cars of a manufacturer will have to be below the target.
The average fleet emissions of DS were below rivals, with no other multi-enegery premium manufacturer achieving a fleet rating of below 110g/km CO2.
Any brand that fails to meet the target will be fined €95 for each g/km exceeded for every vehicle registered. Europe’s 13 top car manufacturers are predicted to miss their 2021 CO2 emissions targets and face fines of more than €14.5bn (£12.5bn), according to analysis by PA Consulting.
DS says the result comes from its ongoing commitment to electrification. Since 2019, the DS 3 Crossback and DS 7 Crossback have been available with electrified versions, while the DS 9 saloon will be available with a range of plug-in powertrains.
The DS 3 Crossback E-Tense, DS’s first 100% electric vehicle, comes with a 200-mile range. By 2025, DS says it will only offer electrified powertrains.
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Matt has been an automotive journalist for eight years. As senior staff writer he is responsible for the automotive content on Fleet News and also contributes to Automotive Management. Prior to this, Matt worked in the automotive industry for 10 years.
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