Despite a difficult economic context, French companies continue to rent and buy vehicles. Nine out of ten French companies estimate that the size of their fleets will remain stable or increase by 2026, according to theFleet and mobility barometer 2023 the Arval Mobility Observatory (AMO), carried out from August 29 to November 4, 2022 by Ipsos, in 30 countries and among 8,622 companies; and which includes for the first time the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Mexico.
Three main topics concern fleet managers: the adoption of electrified vehicles (17%), raising employee awareness of more responsible driving (17%) and adaptation to restrictive public authorities policies regarding thermal engines, such as this is the case in low emission zones (ZFE).
Nearly eight out of ten companies say they have already adopted at least one alternative technology to thermal engines. With 77% positive responses, they exceed the European average by 19 points. In the race for electrification, French companies have a head start. “Before taking actionspecifies Régis Masera, director of the Arval Mobility Observatory in France, fleets must clarify the transition potential, analyze the charging possibilities, especially with questions about the capacity of the buildings’ electrical installations, and demonstrate education towards employees. »
Scandinavia at the top of the good students
The electrification of fleets mainly involves the use of hybrid cars, and half of French companies have already experimented with this technology. A trend which is expected to intensify, as adoption intentions increase by 11% compared to 2022. Another result, 45% of French companies have deployed plug-in hybrid vehicles and 26% use 100% electric vehicles. “In terms of fleet electrification, France is among the good students in the European class, behind Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmarknotes Régis Masera. In these countries, the regulatory framework works in favor of these technologies. »
The barometer also looked at light utility vehicles (LCVs), for which electrification is slower. From one year to the next, the rate of use of 100% electric vans (15%) does not increase. In Europe, this indicator increases to 11% compared to 8% in 2022. Only 10% of French companies plan to put electric LCVs on the road compared to 13% of their European counterparts. Still on the horizon 2026 but, this time, for private cars, decision-makers estimate the place of 100% electric vehicles in their fleets at 23%. Plug-in hybrids will account for 18%, hybrids for 15% and thermal engines (petrol and diesel) for 42%.
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