unece regulations: what changes for automotive manufacturers in 2025?

The year 2025 will bring significant changes to the UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) regulations governing the type approval of vehicles, components, and systems. The new regulations aim to enhance safety, reduce emissions, and support technological advancements in the automotive sector, with a particular focus on electric and autonomous vehicles. ATS Group, with its expertise in international approvals and certifications, is ready to assist manufacturers in adapting to the new regulatory framework.

Key Regulatory Updates

Here are the main regulatory changes coming into effect in 2025 that will impact automotive manufacturers:

Advanced Safety: New Requirements for ADAS

UNECE regulations are introducing new requirements for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), specifically:

  • Mandatory Automatic Emergency Braking (AEBS) for a broader range of vehicle categories (Regulation (EU) 2019/2144).
  • Enhanced Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) to reduce the risk of unintended lane departures.
  • Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) to prevent distractions and drowsiness-related accidents.

Approval and Standards for Electric Vehicles

With the growing production of electric vehicles, UNECE regulations are updating standards related to:

  • Batteries: Stricter safety tests to minimize fire risks and malfunctions (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on battery sustainability).
  • Charging: Standardization of charging ports and new specifications for interoperability between vehicles and infrastructure (Directive (EU) 2014/94/EU on alternative fuel infrastructure).
  • Range: New measurement methods to ensure greater transparency in manufacturers’ declared range figures (Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 on WLTP testing).

Autonomous Vehicles: New Certification Requirements

UNECE is developing regulations to establish common standards for autonomous vehicles, focusing on:

  • Cybersecurity and data protection to prevent cyberattacks on onboard systems (UNECE Regulations R155 & R156 on cybersecurity and software update management).
  • Validation of autonomous driving software, including safety and reliability testing.
  • Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) to ensure effective communication between the vehicle and the driver.

New Emission Limits and Sustainability Standards

Stricter regulations on CO2 and air pollutants will take effect in 2025, aligning with European sustainability goals. Key changes include:

  • Lower NOx and particulate matter limits for internal combustion engines (Euro 7 Regulation in development).
  • Stricter material standards for vehicle manufacturing to promote recycling and reduce environmental impact (Regulation (EU) 2020/852 on sustainable finance taxonomy).
  • More stringent Real Driving Emissions (RDE) tests to verify emissions under real-world driving conditions (Regulation (EU) 2018/1832 on RDE).

Impact on Manufacturers

These regulatory updates will require vehicle and component manufacturers to:

  • Adapt their design processes to comply with new safety and emission requirements.
  • Conduct additional testing to obtain type approval under the updated UNECE standards.
  • Invest in research and development to integrate the technologies required by the new regulations.

With these changes on the horizon, automotive manufacturers must act proactively to ensure compliance and remain competitive in the evolving regulatory landscape.

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