The European Union is taking further steps to accelerate the transition towards cleaner road transport through a new regulatory proposal targeting corporate vehicle fleets. Announced in December, the proposed Regulation seeks to increase the uptake of zero- and low-emission vehicles within large corporate fleets, supporting the EU’s long-term objective of climate neutrality by 2050 while strengthening the competitiveness of the European automotive industry. 

Corporate fleets play a vital role in shaping the European vehicle market, accounting for approximately 60% of new car registrations and up to 90% of new van registrations across the EU. Leveraging this market influence, the proposal requires Member States to ensure that, from 2030 onwards, a defined share of new corporate car and van registrations by large undertakings consist of zero- and low-emission vehicles. A dedicated sub-target for fully zero-emission vehicles will apply to both cars and vans, with national targets differentiated to reflect varying levels of technological maturity and market development. 

The Regulation establishes minimum national targets at different levels for cars and vans, acknowledging differences in vehicle availability and infrastructure readiness. While the objectives are set at EU level, Member States retain flexibility in determining the most appropriate policy instruments to achieve them, allowing measures to be tailored to national contexts while ensuring alignment with overall decarbonisation goals. 

The proposal also aims to provide greater certainty for companies operating across multiple Member States and to create a predictable demand signal for vehicle manufacturers and charging infrastructure providers. By stimulating investment and innovation along the value chain, the initiative contributes to building a more resilient, competitive, and future-proof European mobility ecosystem. 

In the context of MobiNexus, this policy development highlights the growing importance of skills, innovation capacity, and cross-sector collaboration in supporting the large-scale deployment of zero-emission mobility solutions. Strengthening links between industry, academia, and public authorities will be essential to ensure that regulatory ambition is matched by the capabilities required to deliver sustainable, user-centric transport systems across Europe.