EPA SmartWay
Each model year, EPA rates every new car, truck, and SUV for greenhouse gas and smog-forming emissions on scales of 1-10. To earn the SmartWay designation, a vehicle must receive a combined score from both scales that is much better than the average vehicle. SmartWay Elite certification is given to only those vehicles that attain the highest scores on both scales.
EPA updates the greenhouse gas and smog rating thresholds annually. EPA also periodically update the SmartWay criteria so that they maintain their goal of certifying the top 20 percent cleanest most efficient vehicles.
Learn more: EPA SmartWay website
Conformity assessment | How is compliance with this ecolabel's standard ensured?
Conformity with EPA SmartWay's standard is verified by the company or organization applying for the label (first party).
Certification / registration required
Applicants register for the ecolabel in order to use the label (but certification is not required)
Managing organization | Who manages this ecolabel?
Name
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Member of
Unknown
Type
Government
Also manages
EPA Lead-Safe Certification, and ENERGY STAR: USA
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Key data
Year ecolabel est. 2005Classification | Who, what, where
Product categories this ecolabel applies to
Transportation
Other categories: light duty vehicles
Where this ecolabel is found
United States
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Last updated: 19 March 2020
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