Edenred Mobility survey of 1,317 fleet decision makers finds on-site charging is the top reason for electrifying
By Eve
Edenred Mobility published a survey on 3 November, carried out in the first half of 2026 by The Value Engineers, covering 1,317 fleet decision makers in France, Germany and Italy, with just over 400 in France. Petrol and diesel still make up 49% of the fleet mix against 26% for electric, with projections showing thermal vehicles falling by 21 points and electric rising by 16 points by 2028. France has the highest electric share at 31%, ahead of Germany at 26% and Italy at 21%, and 83% of French respondents name their premises or depots as the main place to charge. On-site charging accounts for 59% to 64% of energy volumes depending on vehicle type, and is the leading reason to electrify at 89%, ahead of public subsidies at 87% and lower total cost of ownership at 86%.
Why it matters
Depot and workplace charging is where most fleet energy is delivered, so demand for on-site installations and related services looks set to hold up. Note that the panel only includes firms already running or planning electric fleets within two years, so it does not represent the wider commercial vehicle market, and the cost of vehicles, chargers and energy remains a major barrier.
Source
- Original title
- [FR] “Flottes d’entreprise : la recharge sur site, moteur de l’électrification selon cette étude”
- Published
- 6 November 2026
- Updated
- 9 November 2026
- Also covered by
- rouleur-electrique.fr
In this story
- Topic
- EV Charging
- Place
- France
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