When will E10 be introduced in the UK?
THE STANDARD petrol grade in the UK is set to change with the more eco-friendly E10 replacing E5.
But when is the change coming in and how will it affect your car?
When will E10 be introduced in the UK?
The new type of fuel will become standard from September 1, 2021.
It will replace E5 petrol at forecourts across the UK.
How will E10 affect my car?
The government has created an to help you check if yours will run on the new, greener option at the pump.
All you need to do is put in the manufacturer and a list of models will come up.
This should tell you whether your vehicle is compatible or not.
But the site warns that it will not be liable for any damage to vehicles as a result of drivers using it, particularly if parts of the car have been replaced or modified.
As a simple rule, all cars made from 2011 onwards will be fine to use E10.
And most vehicles made after the late 1990s can run on it too.
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But classic car owners and those that drive older vehicles will need to continue filling up with E5.
Mopeds and a small number of motors from the early 2000s also cannot use E10, so it is always best to check with your manufacturer if you are unsure.
Anyone who drives a diesel or electric car won't be impacted by the change.
What are the benefits of E10?
The move will the UK reduce its CO2 emissions as E10 is a greener fuel, the government has said.
The difference between them is that E10 petrol contains up to 10 per cent ethanol, compared to the 5 per cent ethanol of E5.
It’s estimated that the more environmentally-friendly fuel could reduce CO2 emissions by 750,000 tonnes per year.
That's the equivalent of taking up to 350,000 cars off the road, according to the .
The switch to E10 won't be immediate.
Forecourts across the country can start offering E10 from September and they won't all switch over at once.
What are the drawbacks of E10?
Most cars will be able to run on E10 petrol, but around 600,000 older vehicles are not compatible with the new fuel.
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It means that they will have to use a pricer premium petrol - super unleaded.
We previously calculated that this could cost as much as £6 extra every time you fill up.
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