NIGHT BREAKER® LED SMART ECE H11 – the first ECE approved LED retrofit lamp from OSRAM

• The first fully ECE¹ R37 homologated solution for all 12V vehicles that makes switching from halogen to LED lamps much easier
• For the first time there is no need for a compatibility list, no need to verify the headlamp approval number, no need to carry official approval documents, and no need to affix stickers
• Cross-border approval: approved for use in all countries that are ECE contracting parties¹, including the European Union and many other European countries

Premstätten, Austria and Munich, Germany (April 23, 2025) – The switch from halogen to LED technology has never been easier: ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS) presents the NIGHT BREAKER® LED SMART ECE H11, the first fully ECE R37 homologated LED retrofit lamp. This innovative product makes it easy to upgrade and is approved for 12V vehicles in all ECE contracting states¹, which include the EU, UK and Switzerland. This replacement for H11 halogen lamps is approved in all these countries for all lighting functions.

Following the introduction in October 2020 of the NIGHT BREAKER® LED, Germany's first street-legal² LED retrofit lamp, and the practical plug-and-play NIGHT BREAKER® LED1 SPEED H7 in December 2024, OSRAM Automotive is once again launching a groundbreaking retrofit solution. ECE R37 homologation of the new NIGHT BREAKER® LED SMART ECE H11, indicated by the E1 marking, eliminates the need to match headlamp approval numbers, carry official approval documents or apply stickers. 

The NIGHT BREAKER® LED SMART ECE H11 is approved as a direct replacement for H11 halogen lamps. It delivers a modern bright white light with a color temperature of up to 6000 Kelvin. Its impressive light output ensures optimum visibility for the driver, while the glare³ seen by other road users is up to 50 percent less than the legally permissible maximum values. Compared to standard halogen lamps, these LED retrofit lamps consume up to 60 percent less energy and last up to six times longer thanks to LED technology and the specially developed vibration-resistant design⁴. These characteristics make the NIGHT BREAKER® LED SMART ECE H11 a cost-effective and eco-friendly retrofit solution. 

A century of innovation: OSRAM Automotive is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025
For the past one hundred years OSRAM Automotive has stood for innovation and commitment in the automotive lighting sector. From inventing the BILUX® twin-filament headlight bulb back in the 1920 to launching the first street-legal¹ LED replacement lamp, the NIGHT BREAKER® LED, OSRAM Automotive has consistently developed revolutionary technologies and is now established as the world market leader. With its wide-ranging portfolio covering automotive lighting, battery care, tyre maintenance and vehicle equipment, coupled with its commitment to high quality and its impressive services, OSRAM Automotive will continue to be a reliable partner for safe driving. For more information on the centenary celebrations and the important milestones along the way go to www.osram.com/100-years.

¹A list of the current ECE member states can be found here 
²Approved LED vehicle light. Applies only to countries in which approval has been granted or for which a comparable approval applies, and to vehicle models and lighting functions currently indicated in the compatibility list. For more information go to http://www.osram.com/nb-led
³Compared to the minimum requirements of ECE R112, while glare is up to 50% below the maximum permissible values
⁴Compared to traditional halogen lamps in each case