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The new 95 E10 gasoline is coming to Luxembourg

95 E10 is a gasoline type fuel that will replace 95 E5 gasoline as per January 2019 in Luxembourg.

Legal Context

The directives 2009/28/CE & 2015/1513 on the promotion of the use of energy produced from renewable resources impose on the transport sector an objective of 10% renewable energies until 2020. In Luxembourg, one of the measures consists of the introduction of 95 E10 gasoline as per January 2019 containing up to 10% bioethanol.

The aim is primarily to reduce CO2 emissions and other greenhouse gas emissions from gasoline-powered vehicles and to enable Luxembourg to meet its renewable energy targets in the transport sector until 2020.

95 E10 will contain up to 10% of renewable energy in the form of ethanol. This type of gasoline has been available for years in our neighbouring countries, with Belgium having switched over to 95 E10 in January 2017.

The name E10 is composed of “E” for ethanol and “10” for 10% (maximum). According to the standards, this fuel can therefore contain up to 10% of bioethanol.

For many years, manufacturers have prepared their vehicles for this proportion of bioethanol in gasoline; thus the vast majority of vehicles currently in circulation are compatible with this level of bioethanol. Since the beginning of 2015, gasoline 95 marketed in Luxembourg already contains bioethanol, up to a maximum of 5%.

Advantages and challenges of bioethanol

Bioethanol is a renewable product resulting from the processing of agricultural raw materials and having a globally favourable carbon footprint.

Bioethanol used in fuels sold in Luxembourg is certified according to criteria established by the European Union in terms of respect for biodiversity and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Gasoline 95 E10 containing twice as much bioethanol (maximum 10%) as 95 E5 gasoline (5% maximum) will contribute to a reduction of our CO2 emissions. It is in this sense that the 95 E10 gasoline is a more environmentally friendly fuel.

Verify the compatibility of your vehicle

Introduction of 95 E10 fuel

The directives 2009/28/CE & 2015/1513 impose on the transport sector an objective of 10% renewable energies until 2020. In order to achieve this objective, one of the measures consists of the introduction of 95 E10 gasoline as per January 2019 containing up to 10% bioethanol.

What is 95 E10 gasoline?

The name E10 is composed of

  • E for ethanol and
  • 10 for maximum 10%.

Am I impacted by 95 E10?

If your vehicle runs on gasoline, you are impacted.

What is the difference between 95 gasoline and 95 E10?

95 gasoline already contains up to 5% of bioethanol (the maximum is defined in the product norm). 95 E10 will contain up to 10% of bioethanol. Bioethanol is an alcohol whose cycle of use allows reducing CO2 emissions compared to gasoline. 95 E10 must be separately identified with a corresponding label on the dispenser and the nozzle.

Is my vehicle compatible with 95 E10?

Vehicles running on gasoline built from the year 2000 onwards are compatible in 98% of the cases. You can verify the compatibility of your vehicle on the website www.95e10.lu. If there is any doubt, please consult your vehicle handbook or contact your authorized dealer or garage. Please be reminded that bioethanol is not a novelty for your vehicle: you might not know it, but since 2015, gasoline 95 sold in Luxembourg already contains up to 5% of bioethanol.

What do I do in case my vehicle is not compatible with 95 E10?

If your vehicle is not compatible with 95 E10, you must use a gasoline identified as “E5” on the dispenser (in general 98 gasoline).

Is there a difference in performance between 95 and 95 E10?

95 E10 gasoline may develop slightly less energy than 95 gasoline due to the higher proportion of bioethanol. That may be the reason for a slightly increased fuel consumption of 1% to 2% in certain cases, compared to the 95 gasoline containing up to 5% of bioethanol.

Will the proportion of bioethanol contained in 98 gasoline also be increased?

No, this option is not envisaged at the moment.

Will 95 gasoline disappear after the introduction of 95 E10 gasoline?

Yes, 95 gasoline will be replaced by 95 E10.

Will 98 gasoline still exist after the introduction of 95 E10 gasoline?

Yes, because it is essential to have a gasoline on the market for vehicles that are not compatible with 95 E10.

Can 95 E10 damage my vehicle?

95 E10 does not damage the engines of compatible vehicles.

If my vehicle is not compatible, do I have to get my tank pumped-out when I filled up with 95 E10 accidentally?

For most non-compatible vehicles, filling up with 95 E10 accidentally is not a problem. Your vehicle will not break down. It is sufficient to fill up with a gasoline identified as “E5” (normally 98 gasoline) on the following occasions. However, if you accidentally filled up on multiple occasions 95 E10 and you drive low mileage only, please contact your authorized dealer or garage. For oldtimers, please contact your garage immediately.

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