Standard and label
DIN EN 15940 / XTL
HVO100 is not standard EN 590 diesel; it uses the paraffinic diesel fuel standard.
HVO100 guide 2026
HVO100 diesel: price, stations and compatible vehicles
HVO100 is a paraffinic diesel fuel under DIN EN 15940 and is usually labelled XTL or HVO100 at the pump. After Germany updated the 10th Federal Immission Control Ordinance, it can be sold at public stations. For drivers the practical rule is simple: use it only with manufacturer approval, compare the local price premium, and do not assume every diesel station offers HVO100.
Price
often +5 to +20 ct/L
The premium varies by brand and region. Compare HVO100 with regular B7 diesel locally.
Consumption
usually similar
Everyday consumption and performance are generally comparable, with small vehicle-specific differences possible.
Check before your first HVO100 refill
Check the fuel flap, manual or manufacturer approval for XTL, HVO100 or EN 15940.
Do not rely on guesswork: without vehicle approval, warranty and legal risks are possible.
Read the pump label carefully because premium diesel is not automatically HVO100.
Compare the price premium with regular diesel; HVO100 can make sense, but not at every spread.
Important caveats
The Federal Ministry says HVO100 can have more than 90 percent greenhouse-gas reduction potential, but the real footprint depends on feedstock and supply chain.
Palm oil is excluded from German greenhouse-gas quota crediting, but sustainability proof still matters.
Many modern diesel engines are suitable, but older vehicles need explicit manufacturer approval.
Where can you find HVO100 stations?
ADAC lists HVO100 as a separate fuel type in its fuel-price search. Tank Alert's live search remains focused on diesel, E5 and E10; this guide helps decide whether HVO100 is relevant for your vehicle and price range before you look for a station.