Background & Purpose
This new law is being introduced to make an existing EU directive clearer. Previously, this directive was mainly handled through general advice from the Swedish Consumer Agency, but now it will be a specific law.
Proposals & Debate
The government proposed a new law that would make it mandatory for car sellers to clearly display information about how much fuel a new car uses and its carbon dioxide emissions.
The Decision
The Swedish Parliament decided to approve the government's proposal. This means a new law will ensure that car dealers must provide clear and consistent information about fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for all new passenger cars.
Does this affect you?
- Car Buyers: Will receive clearer, legally mandated information about fuel use and emissions, helping them make more informed purchasing decisions.
- Car Dealers: Must ensure they comply with the new legal requirements by providing specific fuel and CO2 information at sales points and in advertising.
- Long-term Car Renters: Will also benefit from the same transparent information about vehicle fuel consumption and emissions as those buying new cars.
In Practice
- Car dealers must clearly show fuel consumption data for new cars.
- Information about CO2 emissions must also be displayed for new cars.
- This required information must be available at the physical sales location.
- The same fuel and CO2 information must be included in all advertisements for new cars.
- These rules apply to new passenger cars offered for sale or long-term rental.