Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle

classification for passenger vehicle emissions. The classification is based on producing 90% fewer emissions than the average gasoline-powered vehicle. The SULEV standard is stricter than the standard for LEV (low emission vehicle) and ULEV (ultra-low-emission vehicle), however not as strict as PZEV (partial zero-emissions vehicle) which meets the SULEV standard for tailpipe emissions, but has zero instead of reduced evaporative emissions.^{[irrelevant citation]} Japan also offers an SU-LEV classification, for vehicles that show a 75 percent reduction in emissions vis-à-vis the 2005 emissions standards.

 

Examples of vehicles delivering SULEV emissions performance include:

• Honda Accord 2000-^[when?]
• Honda Insight (CVT transmission models only)
• Honda Civic Hybrid CVT transmission models only, AT-PZEV available in certain states
• Honda Civic GX Natural Gas
• Honda CR-Z (AT-PZEV)
• Toyota Prius
• Ford Focus SULEV
• BMW SULEV 230i, i3 REx, 128i, 328i, 325i, 325Ci, and 325iT
• Subaru PZEV Vehicles beginning with 2008 year models including Forester, Outback, Impreza and Legacy
• Chevrolet Volt
• Hyundai Elantra^{[irrelevant citation]}
• Lexus CT200h
• Honda Clarity PHEV 2018 - LEV3-SULEV20
• Kia Forte
• Volkswagen Jetta
• Mini Cooper Hardtop 4-Door
• Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
• Pontiac Grand Prix, 3800 V6 equipped vehicles beginning with the 2005 model year
• Toyota Highlander Hybrid
• Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
• Volvo S80 PZEV

In California, manufacturers of SULEVs can be given a partial credit for producing a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) and so a vehicle of this type can be administratively designated as a partial zero-emissions vehicle (PZEV). In order to qualify as a PZEV, a vehicle must meet the SULEV standard and, in addition, have zero evaporative emissions from its fuel system plus a 15-year/150,000 mi (241,402 km) warranty on its emission-control components.

In the case of hybrid vehicles this warranty is extended to the electric propulsion components (electric motor/generator/starter, battery, inverter, controls) and their mechanical interface to the driveline. However, the high-voltage battery warranty is limited to ten years (but still 150,000 miles).

See California AB 1493 [1].

• US emission standard – Vehicle emission regulationsPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets
• Automaker – Organizations involved with motor vehiclesPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets
• California Air Resources Board – Clean air agency in California, United States
• Car dealership – Business which sells, buys, and trades new and/or used cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans
• Ultra-low-emission vehicle – vehicles that emit low levels of emissionsPages displaying wikidata descriptions as a fallback
• Partial zero-emissions vehicle
• Zero-emission vehicle – Class of motor vehiclePages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets