The Dadycar blog: fleet management, regulation and costs
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Fuel Consumption Calculation
Control your fuel expenses with a reliable calculation method. This comprehensive guide is designed for fleet managers and road professionals who want to transform their consumption data into a real performance lever.
Driver card: application, renewal, cost and obligations
Who needs a driver card, how to apply for and renew it on HubProTransport, what it costs and who pays, what to do if it is lost, stolen or faulty, and the penalties.
Emissions inspection in 2026: rules and intervals for your fleet
The emissions inspection is the "emissions" part of the periodic technical inspection: smoke opacity for diesel, exhaust gas for petrol, on-board diagnostics readout. Cars and light commercial vehicles take it at 4 years then every 2 years; combustion vans add an annual emissions visit. Failure to have it done: a €135 fine and possible immobilization.
Eco-tax
Is the eco-tax weighing on your fleet? Get to grips with CO2 penalties and weight-based taxes. Our tips for reducing your costs and optimizing the TCO of your vehicles.
Environmental penalty 2026: CO2 and weight scales, exemptions and fleet impact
The environmental penalty combines two taxes due on first registration: the CO2 emissions tax, triggered from 108 g/km in 2026 and capped at €80,000, and the tax on curb weight, applicable from 1,500 kg on a marginal bracket scale. Official scales, exemptions for electric and hybrid vehicles, worked examples and consequences for fleet renewal.
The vehicle fleet in France
The French vehicle fleet is going through profound changes: aging vehicles, faster electrification, regulatory constraints and more. This article gives you a complete analysis, backed by figures, to understand the major trends of 2026, anticipate market developments and optimize your fleet strategy with Dadycar.
Tire speed and load indices
Speed and load indices are more than markings on your tires: they are essential to your fleet's safety, performance and compliance. With this complete guide, learn how to read them, avoid critical mistakes and optimize your tire management with practical advice and tools such as Dadycar.
Battery life of an electric car
Extend the life of your electric cars by limiting wear and tear and taking the right steps to optimize battery life.
Pool vehicles
Managing a company fleet can no longer rely on the old model. This complete guide shows you how to adopt pool vehicles to get more use out of your fleet, cut your costs and simplify your teams' travel. An essential resource for any company that wants to combine performance, sustainable mobility and innovation, with the concrete solutions offered by Dadycar as a bonus.
Vehicle delivery driver
Vehicle delivery for businesses: the delivery driver's role, the benefits for your fleet, and a history of every vehicle transfer in Dadycar.
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Summary
The Dadycar blog is a resource hub for fleet managers and road professionals covering fleet management, regulation, and costs. It publishes articles on topics including fuel consumption calculation, driver cards, emissions inspections, eco-tax, environmental penalties, tire indices, electric vehicle battery life, pool vehicles, and vehicle delivery. The blog provides practical guidance and regulatory details, such as the 2026 environmental penalty scales and emissions inspection intervals.
Key Facts
The environmental penalty in 2026 includes a CO2 emissions tax triggered from 108 g/km and capped at €80,000.
The 2026 weight-based tax applies from 1,500 kg on a marginal bracket scale.
Failure to complete the emissions inspection results in a €135 fine and possible vehicle immobilization.
Cars and light commercial vehicles take the emissions inspection at 4 years then every 2 years.
Combustion vans must add an annual emissions visit to their inspection schedule.
The emissions inspection covers smoke opacity for diesel, exhaust gas for petrol, and on-board diagnostics readout.
The Dadycar blog covers fleet management, regulation, costs, fuel consumption calculation, eco-tax, and tire management.
Dadycar offers tools for tracking every vehicle transfer in fleet operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CO2 emissions tax threshold in 2026?
The CO2 emissions tax is triggered from 108 g/km in 2026 and is capped at €80,000.
When do cars and light commercial vehicles need the emissions inspection?
Cars and light commercial vehicles take the emissions inspection at 4 years, then every 2 years.
What is the penalty for not completing the emissions inspection?
Failure to have the emissions inspection done results in a €135 fine and possible immobilization.
What does the emissions inspection check?
The emissions inspection checks smoke opacity for diesel vehicles, exhaust gas for petrol vehicles, and on-board diagnostics readout.
From what weight does the 2026 weight-based tax apply?
The tax on curb weight applies from 1,500 kg on a marginal bracket scale.
