Brussels, 7 October 2025 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes the European Parliament’s approval of the extension of the deadline that allows member states to fully exempt zero-emission trucks and buses from CO2-based road user charges. This is a crucial step to accelerate the transition towards climate-neutral road transport.
Yet, implementation of the Eurovignette across Europe remains patchy: only two member states currently grant full exemptions, while ten apply only reduced rates for zero-emission trucks. The remaining 15 member states currently do not make use of this important instrument at all. Full toll exemptions for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) are among the most effective and targeted measures to improve cost parity between ZEVs and conventional vehicles. (....)