Electric vehicle adoption attitudes changing among fleets
New research has revealed that the barriers to electric vehicle adoption for fleets reduced during 2025.
According to the latest electric vehicle barometer from Europcar Mobility Group UK, 21% of fleets said there were no barriers to going electric last year.
This was up from 11% in 2024.
Meanwhile, 29% said a lack of charging infrastructure remained an obstacle compared to 35% the previous year, while a lack of knowledge was cited by 17% of respondents compared to 20% in 2024.
However, the research also revealed that cost remains the single biggest factor in fleets not switching to electric vehicles, with 38% identifying it as a significant barrier.
Overall perceptions
Tom Middleditch, sustainability spokesperson at Europcar, said: “It is clear that barriers to switching to EV do still remain for many businesses, but it is very encouraging to see overall perceptions moving in the right direction.
“The improvements in UK-wide charging infrastructure, better understanding of the reality of electric driving and the growing range of vehicle options available are having a positive impact. As adoption increases, more positive experiences are shared, leading to more drivers being reassured and willing to try zero tailpipe emissions driving.
“In our experience, when drivers get behind the wheel of an electric car or van, they soon discover many of their initial concerns fall away. And EV rental enables businesses to introduce the new drive train without having to make any long-term commitments.”
