The WLTP Consumer Information

Guide
Helping manufacturers present the new WLTP and
NEDC-equivalent figures to new car buyers

Version 1.0
November 2018
Recommendations for manufacturers on presenting fuel
consumption, energy consumption, electric range and CO2
emissions information to new car buyers.

November 2018

Author:
Gloria Esposito, Head of Projects

Website:
www.LowCVP.org.uk/WLTP
Recommendations to manufacturers for the presentation of information on fuel consumption, range and CO2
emissions to car buyers

Introduction

Outlined in this note is a set of recommendations for manufacturers on the presentation

of WLTP and NEDC data in consumer information from September 2018 and January 2019.
This is supplementary to the VCA regulation implementation guidance.
The information channels covered in this note are websites, car labels and posters at the
showroom, printed brochures, including price lists which feature vehicle specifications,
and adverts. The objective is to provide consistency and transparency in data presentation,
avoid confusion for the consumer and ensure that appropriate and meaningful
comparisons can be made between different car makes and models.

Recommendations 1st September to 31st December 2018

• NEDC/NEDC-equivalent fuel consumption and CO2 emission figures must be

presented on car labels, brochures, adverts and posters until Dec 31 st 2018.

• In the case of PHEV, the legal requirement is for weighted fuel consumption
(NEDC) to be used. It is recommended the weighted combined electricity
consumption (NEDC) must also be presented alongside since weighted data must
be read together.

• Manufacturer websites should present NEDC/NEDC-equivalent figures to ensure

consistency with printed promotional materials, car labels and poster information
at the showroom.

• Manufacturers should avoid presenting WLTP and NEDC/NEDC-equivalent figures

side by side. If manufacturers wish to present WLTP figures, these should be
shown on a separate website or area of the website.

• Manufacturers should identify the official test cycle (NEDC or WLTP) associated
with fuel/energy consumption, electric range and CO2 emissions presented in
different information channels.

• Manufacturers should make it explicitly clear that NEDC-equivalent figures for CO2
and MPG, are derived from WLTP. A short explanation or reference / link to the
VCA website is advocated for use in brochures, adverts and websites.

• Manufacturers are encouraged to inform consumers of the impact of optional

equipment on fuel and energy consumption, electric range and CO2 emissions in
promotional literature and on their websites.

• Manufacturers should make use of digital media at showrooms to help explain the
information presented on the car labels; especially useful for electric vehicles.

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Recommendations from 1st January 2019

Tables 1-4 present the minimum WLTP and NEDC data that manufacturers are
recommended to present in different information channels.
The following recommendations are specifically for plug-in hybrid (PHEV), range extender
(REEV), hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) and battery electric car (BEV) models.

Plug-in hybrid and range extender cars:

• Energy consumption figures should be clearly presented as ‘weighted’ combined.

(This measurement is different to the combined energy consumption figure
associated with battery electric vehicles). Where the figure is weighted it must be
indicated as such.

• It should be made clear that PHEV/REEV are associated with an ‘equivalent’ all
electric and city range figures. A footnote can be used to define these figures.

• Where available, manufacturers are encouraged to present consumers with

‘charge sustaining (engine operation)’ and ‘charge depleting (battery operation)’
fuel and energy consumption figures to demonstrate PHEV/REEVs operating in
engine-only and battery-only driving modes. Consistent and meaningful
terminology should be used. The most appropriate source of this data is
manufacturer websites.

• Weighted combined MPG should be presented with weighted combined energy

consumption figures to help consumers understand that both figures will
influence the running cost of the vehicle.

Battery electric cars:

• It should be made clear that battery electric cars are associated with an all-electric
and city range.

Hydrogen fuel cell electric cars:

• For FCEVs fuel consumption should be presented as the combined hydrogen

consumption in kg and range should be referred to as zero emission range.

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Recommendations from 6th April 2020

• WLTP combined CO2 emission figures shall replace the NEDC/NEDCeq figure in all
manufacturer consumer information channels.

• Manufacturers should be aware that from April 2020 new car labels will be re-
designed. New guidance will be prepared to outline the amendments.

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Table 1 - Diesel, petrol, hybrid cars from 1st January 2019

Car Label (specific to car on display in the showroom)
NEDC
Combined CO2 emissions g/km
Equivalent
Low Fuel consumption
Medium Fuel consumption
WLTP High Fuel consumption l/100km & MPG
Extra High Fuel consumption
Combined Fuel consumption
Voluntary section of the label
Annual fuel cost £
1st Year and Standard Yr VED £
Euro Standard : Euro 6d (temp) /Euro 6
Diesel Surcharge : Y/N
AFID* Fuel Identifier : B7 /E10/E5 as appropriate

Poster (specific to range of car models available)

NEDC Combined CO2 emissions:
g/km
Equivalent Highest to lowest
Combined fuel consumption
WLTP l/100km & MPG
Highest to lowest/lowest to highest
Printed brochures including price lists which include vehicle specifications
(Car model including optional equipment)
NEDC Combined CO2 emissions
g/km
Equivalent Highest to lowest
Combined fuel consumption
WLTP l/100km & MPG
Highest to lowest
Advert (specific to car model or model range including optional equipment) Where an advert
relates to a single car model, data specific to that vehicle should be presented
NEDC Combined CO2 emissions
g/km
Equivalent Highest to lowest
Combined fuel consumption
WLTP l/100km & MPG
Highest to lowest
Manufacturers website -- Voluntary Information not specified by labelling regulations
Promotional pages (car model including optional equipment)
NEDC Combined CO2 emissions
g/km
Equivalent Highest to lowest
Combined fuel consumption
MPG
Lowest to highest
Cycle specific WLTP fuel consumption should be presented to consumers
reviewing specific cars and must be readily accessible on a website and not
WLTP require a full vehicle configuration. This could be via a digital brochure or in a
separate technical specification area of the website.

Car configurators should present vehicle-specific NEDC-equivalent CO2 emission

and WLTP fuel consumption figures.
*AFID - Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Directive

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Table 2 - Plug-in hybrid and range extender cars from 1st January 2019
Car Label (specific to car on display in the showroom)
NEDC
Weighted combined CO2 emissions g/km
Equivalent
Low N/A
Medium N/A
High N/A
WLTP l/100km & MPG
Extra High N/A
Weighted combined
Combined
fuel consumption
Voluntary section of the label
Weighted combined energy consumption m/kwh
WLTP Weighted combined fuel consumption MPG
Equivalent all electric range Miles
Annual fuel, & electricity costs and total cost £
1st Year and Standard Yr VED £
Euro Standard Euro 6d (temp) /Euro 6d
Diesel Surcharge Y/N
AFID Fuel Identifier B7/ E10/E5 as appropriate
Poster (specific to range of car models available)
NEDC Weighted combined CO2 emissions
g/km
Equivalent Highest to lowest
Weighted combined fuel consumption
l/100km & MPG
Highest to lowest/lowest to highest
Weighted combined energy consumption
WLTP Miles
Lowest to highest
Equivalent all electric range
Lowest to highest
Printed brochures including price lists which feature vehicle specifications
(Car model including optional equipment)
NEDC Weighted combined CO2 emissions
g/km
Equivalent Highest to Lowest
Weighted combined fuel consumption
l/100km & MPG
Highest to Lowest/Lowest to Highest
Weighted combined energy consumption
m/kwh
Highest to Lowest
WLTP
Equivalent all electric range
Miles
Lowest to highest
Equivalent city electric range
Miles
Lowest to highest

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Advert (specific to car model or model range including optional equipment)

Where an advert relates to a single car model, data specific to that vehicle should be presented
NEDC Weighted Combined CO2 emissions
g/km
Equivalent Highest to lowest
Weighted Combined fuel consumption
l/100km & MPG
Highest to lowest /lowest to highest
Weighted combined energy consumption
WLTP miles/kwh
Lowest to highest
Equivalent all electric range
miles
Lowest to highest
Manufacturers website – Voluntary Information not specified by labelling regulations
Promotional pages (car model including optional equipment)
NEDC Weighted Combined CO2 emissions
g/km
Equivalent Highest to Lowest
WLTP Weighted combined fuel consumption
l/100km & MPG
Highest to lowest/lowest to highest
Weighted combined energy consumption
m/kwh
Lowest to Highest
Equivalent all-electric range
miles
Lowest to highest
Equivalent city electric range
Lowest to highest
Cycle-specific WLTP fuel and energy consumption figures should be
presented to consumers reviewing specific cars and must be readily
accessible on a website and not require a full vehicle configuration. This could
be via a digital brochure or in a separate technical specification area of the
website.

Car configurators should present vehicle specific NEDC-equivalent CO2

emission and WLTP energy/fuel and electric range figures.

* Assumes plug-in hybrid and range extender cars are externally charged.

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Table 3 - Battery electric cars from 1st January 2019

Car Label (specific to car on display in the showroom)
NEDC
Combined CO2 emissions g/km
Equivalent
Low N/A
Medium N/A
WLTP High N/A l/100km & MPG
Extra High N/A
Combined N/A
Voluntary Section of the label
Combined energy consumption m/kwh
WLTP
All electric range Miles
Annual electricity cost £
1st Year and Standard Yr VED £
AFID Fuel Identifier When released
Poster (specific to range of car models available)
NEDC
Combined CO2 emissions g/km
Equivalent
Combined energy consumption
l/100km & MPG
WLTP Lowest to highest
All electric range Miles
Printed Brochures (Car model including optional equipment)
NEDC
Combined CO2 emissions g/km
Equivalent
Combined energy consumption
l/100km & MPG
Lowest to highest
All electric range
WLTP Miles
Lowest to highest
All city electric range
Miles
Lowest to highest

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emissions to car buyers

Advert (specific to car model or model range including optional equipment)

Where an advert relates to a single car model, data specific to that vehicle should be presented
NEDC Combined CO2 emissions
g/km
Equivalent Highest to lowest
Combined energy consumption
l/100km & MPG
Lowest to highest
WLTP
All electric range
Miles
Lowest to highest

Manufacturers website

Promotional pages (car model including optional equipment)

NEDC
Combined CO2 emissions g/km
Equivalent
Combined energy consumption
l/100km & MPG
Lowest to highest
All electric range
WLTP
Lowest to highest
miles
All city electric range
Lowest to highest
Car configurators should present vehicle specific NEDC-equivalent CO2 emission and WLTP
energy consumption figures plus all electric and city range figures.

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Table 4 – Hydrogen fuel cell cars from 1st January 2019

Car Label (specific to car on display in the showroom)
NEDC
Combined CO2 emissions g/km
Equivalent
Low N/A
Medium N/A
WLTP High N/A
Extra High N/A l/100km & MPG
Combined N/A
Voluntary Section of the label
Combined fuel consumption kg/100km & m/kg
Zero emission range Miles
Annual fuel cost £
1st Year and Standard Yr VED £
Euro Standard Euro 6d (temp) /Euro 6d
Diesel Surcharge Y/N
AFID Fuel Identifier When released
Poster (specific to range of car models available)
NEDC Combined CO2 emissions
g/km
Equivalent Highest to lowest
Fuel consumption
WLTP kg/100km & miles/kg
Highest to lowest/lowest to highest
Brochures (Car model including optional equipment)
NEDC Combined CO2 emissions
g/km
Equivalent Highest to lowest
Fuel consumption
kg/100km & miles/kg
Highest to lowest/lowest to highest
WLTP
Zero emission range
Miles
Lowest to highest
Advert (specific to car model or model range including optional equipment) Where an advert
relates to a single car model, data specific to that vehicle should be presented.
NEDC Combined CO2 emissions
g/km
Equivalent Highest to lowest
Fuel consumption
kg/100km & m/kg
Highest to lowest
WLTP
Zero emission range
Miles
Lowest to highest
Manufacturers website
Promotional pages (car model including optional equipment)
NEDC Combined CO2 emissions
g/km
Equivalent Highest to lowest
Combined fuel consumption
kg/100km & miles/kg
Lowest to highest
WLTP
Zero emission range
Miles
Lowest to highest
Car configurators should present vehicle specific NEDC-equivalent CO2 emission and WLTP fuel
consumption and zero emission range figures.

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