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Legend to the map:

Green - European Union (28 countries)
Light grey – other 4 European countries (Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland)
Black - Candidate countries: Turkey (WLTP applies for imported vehicles; for locally produced vehicles NEDC applies), Israel and outlying EU regions (still unclear): Réunion Island, Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, St. Martin, Mayotte
Dark grey - Partial implementation (planned): South Korea, Japan (WLTP without “extra-high” test cycle phase), India, China (CO2 emissions only, NEDC is used for consumption figures)

ALL IN THE DETAIL…

NEDCCOMPARISON

Duration

20 min.

Distance

11 km

Maximum speed

120 km/h

Average speed

34 km/h

Phases

2 phases: urban and extra-urban driving

Starting temperature

23 °C

Idling percentage

25% idling time

Optional equipment

No consideration of optional equipment

WLTPCOMPARISON

Duration

30 min.

Distance

23 km

Maximum speed

131 km/h

Average speed

47 km/h

Phases

4 phases: “Low”, “Medium”, “High” and “Extra-High”

Starting temperature

14 °C

Idling percentage

13% idling time

Optional equipment

Optional equipment is taken into consideration in terms of weight, aerodynamics and standby power

WLTP requires a higher test mass for vehicles (15% of the maximum payload of the vehicle).