Update: On Oct. 20, 2023, the Air Quality Control Commission voted to adopt the Colorado Clean Cars standard. Read more in the Air Pollution Control Division's press release.
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Overview
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollution, the Air Quality Control Commission adopted the Colorado Clean Cars standard proposed by the Air Pollution Control Division in October 2023. The final standard directs vehicle manufacturers to make and sell more electric vehicles starting with model year 2027. Electric vehicles are defined as zero-emission vehicles, including battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and fuel cell electric vehicles. By model year 2032, the Colorado Clean Cars standard will direct vehicle manufacturers to sell 82% electric vehicles. The standard also requires new conventional cars and passenger trucks to produce less air pollution.
Press releases
October 20, 2023: Colorado accelerates access to clean cars to improve air quality, grow economy, and increase vehicle options for Coloradans
Colorado Clean Cars project goals
- Address climate change by providing more zero emission vehicle options.
- Improve air quality and health conditions for neighborhoods near major freight routes by decreasing the harmful emissions that contribute to ground-level ozone pollution.
- Save vehicle owners money over time through lower fuel and maintenance costs.
Details about the standard
- The standard directs vehicle manufacturers to sell 82% electric vehicles by 2032.
- New conventional cars and passenger trucks are required to produce less air pollution.
- The standard applies to new, on-road car, pickup truck, and SUV sales.
- The standard does not apply to used car sales or off-road vehicles or equipment.
- The standard does not ban gas-powered vehicles.