One in 10 UK fleets still have no EVs, Alphabet finds

UK fleets continue to lag behind in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), according to a study from Alphabet (GB).

Three in 10 (30%) fleet operators were found to run fleets made up of 25% or fewer EVs, and 11% had no EVs at all.

The findings came ahead of Net Zero Week (5th to 11th July) and reflected continued disparity between sectors and regions in the pace of decarbonisation.

Delivery firms and retailers were leading EV adoption, while other sectors remained slower to switch.

The research, based on input from more than 200 fleet professionals, also showed that 30% of managers believe it could take up to 10 years for mandatory emissions reporting to have a measurable impact on reducing vehicle carbon emissions.

Fleet managers in London (72.9%) and the East Midlands (70%) were the most optimistic about the role of legislation in driving change.

In contrast, those in the South West (25%) and South East (23.8%) were far less confident.

Caroline Sandall Mansergh, consultancy and channel development manager at Alphabet (GB), said: “Our latest findings highlight the real challenges facing fleet managers today, as they navigate the transition to electrification.