What are the advantages of the 'ECO' label?

The 'ECO' label is very similar to the 'Zero emissions' label, which will allow you to enjoy numerous advantages if you have a car with these characteristics.

The consideration of protecting the environment has become one of the most important issues of our century. For this reason, Vehicles called 'ECO' and 'Zero emissions' count on greater advantages than other carsBut what advantages are we talking about? We explain them below.

ECO label: cars that carry it

The Vehicle Registry considers as ecological those passenger cars, light vans, vehicles with more than eight seats and transport of goods that are classified as plug-in hybrids (PHEV) with a range of less than 40 kilometers, non-plug-in hybrids (HEV) and powered by natural gas, compressed natural gas (CNG) y liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

In the case of cars that use combustion engines, regardless of whether they consume gasoline or diesel, must comply with specific regulations. In the case of engines de gasoline, must belong to the Euro 4 homologation cycle as a minimum, while the engines diesel They must use a Euro 6 homologation.

We can differentiate this label from others by its color combination: blue and green, in equal parts, are the shades with which ecological vehicles are classified.

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Advantages of the ECO label

The DGT will apply a “positive discrimination” for vehicles classified as ecological. The respect for the environment of these cars will allow them to benefit from certain tax, parking or mobility advantages in the centre of the large cities of our country.

These types of vehicles will not be affected by the different scenarios to combat pollution. Your access and mobility in the centre of Madrid, for example, will not be restricted in the area called 'Madrid Central'In addition, users of these cars will receive discounts of up to 50% in regulated parking areas (SER).

Another advantage is the option of use the BUS-VAO lanes regardless of the number of passengers on board the vehicle. In addition, these 'ECO' cars enjoy a Discount of up to 30% on some toll roads (especially in Catalonia).

Those vehicles that use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) will obtain discounts of up to 75% at the road tax during the first six years of enrollment.

Additional benefits of the 'Zero emissions' label

Vehicles classified as 'Zero emissions' are all those battery electric cars (BEV), extended range electric cars (REEV), plug-in hybrids with a minimum range of 40 kilometres and hydrogen fuel cell vehiclesThe distinctive feature of this category is its blue hue.

In addition to offering the advantages we have mentioned about the 'ECO' label, the 'Zero emissions' badge add all of the following:

• Parking Free in the AREA of Barcelona and SER of Madrid (prior registration on the city council website).
• Exemption from payment of tolls on Catalan motorways, upon registration at EcoviaT.
• Free registration tax y 75% discount at the road tax.