Green NCAP is an independent European body created by Euro NCAP that assesses the energy and environmental performance of cars sold in Europe, as well as their environmental impact, focusing on their emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants. Here are the “cleanest” European cars in each category in 2023 according to Green NCAP.

Green NCAP: winners in each category in 2023

The Green NCAP tests include three separate components: the clean air test, the energy efficiency test and the greenhouse gas test. Inventorying them three assessment criteriathe organization receives an overall score for the model: the vehicle with the highest average score is the winner in its category.
In the category of 100% electric cars and small family carsthe winner of 2023 is GWM Ora 03 (Ora Funky Cat) : it has demonstrated good performance in various conditions, with an aerodynamic design and high charging efficiency, thus helping to improve its overall consumption and reduce costs for consumers.
In the category diesel carswinnerOpel Mokka : has the advantages of a well-engineered diesel engine with low fuel consumption, as well as good results in the air cleanliness test with low emissions of pollutants thanks to the aftertreatment system.

Models that are praised for their efficiency

In the category gasoline carswe find in the first place Sorry Kamik : it’s an all-rounder with smart use of a small, efficient turbocharged petrol engine, and with well-managed emissions that remain low.
In the category sedansthere Tesla Model S took first place on the podium: it impressed the jury with its built-in technologies, as well as its concern for energy efficiency, performance and autonomy.
In the category small minivansthe winner is Renault Kangoo E-Tech : it is designed to be used mainly for short trips, thanks to its small 45 kWh battery, but emphasizes all the daily benefits of its 100% electric motor.
In the category small SUVsit Volkswagen ID.5 which wins the vote: even if it weighs more than 2100 kg due to the large battery, the ID.5 has impressive energy figures and consumption values ​​are among the lowest measured by Green NCAP so far.

With a five-star rating, all of Green NCAP’s most efficient vehicles are 100% electric. However, among the category winners in 2023, Green NCAP included categories for diesel and petrol cars, for salute to car manufacturers who undertake to return their own cleaner and more efficient heat engines.

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