The roll-out of zero-emission corporate fleets is becoming a real possibility in a growing number of diverse markets, a Climate Group-report published today (23 June) shows.
The EV100 Transition Barometer, produced in partnership with New AutoMotive, assesses the global landscape for fleet electrification.
This new barometer comes alongside the relaunch of Climate Group’s EV100, a coalition of 120 companies committed to electrifying their corporate fleets.
The barometer classifies 13 countries as leading fleet electrification markets, led by Norway, Ethiopia, China and the UK. Singapore, South Korea and Uruguay also make it into this tier. A second tier of emerging markets is led by countries including India, Thailand, Chile and Colombia.
On the back of the research, Climate Group urges businesses around the world to speed up their transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
Members of the influential network have put more than 700,000 EVs on the road so far, and many have electrified over 50% of their fleets.
With the relaunch, EV100 is introducing a more flexible commitment structure to recognise diverse market conditions across different regions and vehicle segments.
This replaces the blanket 2030 deadline with region-specific timelines and allows companies to focus on electrifying specific vehicle segments relevant to their operations (cars, vans, trucks).
In developing its new structure, Climate Group commissioned the independent transport research organisation New AutoMotive to assess a total of 39 markets on their readiness for fleet electrification.
Key metrics used to score the markets were supply-side regulations and targets; charging infrastructure; fiscal and energy policy; and EV uptake.
Dominic Phinn, Head of Transport, Climate Group, said:
“The relaunched EV100 is leading the global charge to get the EV transition done. Our members are forward-thinking companies who understand the competitive advantage of early adoption. We all know where we’re heading: road transport will be cleaner, healthier, and smarter. The winners are those who’ll get there first.”
Ben Nelmes, CEO, New AutoMotive, said:
“The EV100 Transition Barometer shows just how much momentum, and potential, there is in the global landscape for fleet electrification. Companies operating in markets with the most comprehensive and supportive policies will unlock a productivity boost. Companies operating in markets that are still getting ready for electrification should be reassured that progress is possible and likely as governments increasingly put in place support for charging infrastructure and incentives to support commercial fleets to go electric.”
Arcadis, the global sustainable design, engineering, and management consultancy, is the latest company to join the growing network.
Simon Swan, Global Solutions Director, Arcadis, said:
“Arcadis is delighted to join EV100. Our mission to improve quality of life drives every decision we make, including our commitment to electrify our global fleet by 2030.
“Climate change is the defining challenge of our time, and this partnership with EV100 marks another important step toward eliminating emissions from our operations and achieving net zero by 2035.”
The news comes as Dominic Phinn will be a keynote speaker at Transport + Energy’s upcoming Fleet Electrification Forum at Warwick Conferences on 9 July. You can read about the event here.
You can read the Barometer here.
Still from video courtesy of UK100
