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New EU safety requirements for motorhomes to raise prices by up to €3,000

22.06.2026 17:28 2 min 5 sources
augsburger-allgemeine DEU + 4 more
New EU safety requirements for motorhomes to raise prices by up to €3,000
Original source: augsburger-allgemeine

In Brief

From July 2026, the EU GSR II regulation will mandate eight driver assistance systems for all new motorhomes. Experts estimate a price increase of €1,000–3,000. Converted vans registered as motorhomes after that date are also affected.

Starting July 7, 2026, the new EU regulation GSR II will require all newly registered motorhomes to be equipped with electronic driver assistance systems. For models up to 3.5 tons, eight systems become mandatory, including automatic braking, lane control, rearview camera, and driver fatigue monitoring. Heavier vehicles must also include blind spot warning and pedestrian detection at turns.

According to expert estimates, equipping with new technologies will increase the cost of motorhomes by €1,000–3,000. The rules do not apply to already produced models with valid type approval, but they do cover converted vans registered as motorhomes after the specified date.

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