Electric vehicles in corporate fleets

Electric vehicles make up just 7% of corporate fleets in France, according to the latest "Trends and Challenges of Mobility in Business" report by OpinionWay for Leasys, a long-term rental company owned by Stellantis and Crédit Agricole Personal Finance & Mobility. The survey shows that 81% of corporate fleets still use internal combustion engines, with 12% being hybrids.

Corporate fleets vs. general public

The share of electric vehicles in corporate fleets is higher than in the overall French vehicle fleet, where they account for about 3.5%. However, this level is still considered too low to drive a widespread shift toward electric vehicles. Corporate fleets play a significant role in the used vehicle market, which is crucial for making electric cars more accessible to the general public.

Obstacles to transitioning to electric vehicles

Despite 70% of surveyed companies planning to stop selling internal combustion vehicles by 2035, many face operational and financial challenges. The biggest concern is the limited battery range of electric vehicles, cited by 71% of respondents. Other issues include the lack of charging infrastructure and the high initial cost, with 38% and 37% of respondents mentioning these, respectively.

Impact of new regulations on fleet size

New CO2 emission penalties and weight restrictions introduced at the start of the year have made the size of a company a key factor in its transition to electric vehicles. While 88% of large fleets with 100 vehicles or more have already planned for the 2035 transition, only 52% of smaller fleets with 20 to 49 vehicles have done so. Tax increases are pushing 36% of managers to speed up electrification to reduce total cost of ownership.

Company responses to financial uncertainty

Despite the push toward electrification, many companies remain cautious due to financial uncertainty. Nearly half of them are extending the life of their current vehicles, choosing to delay the switch to electric models to avoid immediate additional costs. This hesitation reflects the ongoing tension between regulatory requirements and economic concerns.

Survey methodology and scope

The survey was conducted between April 20 and May 27, 2026, with 300 fleet managers and directors in France who oversee at least 20 vehicles. The sample was representative of companies with 20 employees or more and evenly split between passenger and utility vehicles.