EU proposal for the electrification of company fleets would be a major lever

During the hearing of the designated Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tsitsikostas, he proposed a new tool from the EU Commission to promote electric cars. Companies with large vehicle fleets could in the future be required to purchase electric cars for new acquisitions. This would be a significant step, as about two-thirds of newly registered cars in Europe are part of large corporate fleets, making them a key lever for promoting e-mobility.

"With the proposal to green corporate fleets, EU policy remains on the electric car track. This is an important signal for the automotive industry and for concerned citizens. It also creates a positive perspective for employees in the automotive sector: the electrification of corporate fleets creates a huge market for electric cars and can secure thousands of jobs. Now the EU Commission must quickly present an ambitious legislative proposal so that manufacturers can meet their fleet targets and make the necessary investments for the future," appeals Michael Bloss, industry policy spokesman for the Greens in the European Parliament, welcoming the announcement.

From 2027, half of new acquisitions are to be electric cars, and from 2030 onwards, all new cars in corporate fleets are to have an electric drive, thereby securing the industry's competitiveness, advocates Bloss.

"The future of the automobile is electric, we see that worldwide. Despite the wrong management decisions, European manufacturers now need support to convert their production. Electrifying corporate fleets is a tool to restore the competitiveness of the automotive industry and safeguard jobs," continues EU lawmaker Bloss.