The energielabel (energy label) for passenger cars runs from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). The label shows fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, and indicates how economical a car is compared with cars of similar size (ANWB). New cars on sale carry the label, and for many cars it is also included in the RDW vehicle data.
Why it matters when buying or selling
- Relative, not absolute: a large car with label A can use more fuel than a small car with label C. So also look at the consumption itself and work out your costs with the fuel cost tool.
- Taxes: you are not taxed on the label. BPM uses CO2 emissions, road tax (MRB) uses weight, fuel type and province, and company car tax (bijtelling) looks at whether CO2 emissions are zero or higher.
- Selling: mention the label in your listing if it is favourable, but do not promise fuel consumption you cannot back up. Consumption figures come from a test (WLTP) and often differ in real-world driving.