Europcar cuts average company car fleet emissions to 29g/km

Europcar Mobility Group UK has reduced its average company car CO2 emissions from 129g/km to 29g/km in the last three years.

It follows a carbon reduction programme with CBVC Vehicle Management which saw nearly 80% of Europcar Mobility Group UK company car drivers switch to battery electric vehicles. 

Following the success of the scheme, Europcar has renewed its partnership with the feet supply and management firm for another three years.

Mark Newberry, commercial director and sustainability spokesperson at Europcar Mobility Group UK, said: “We are working with a wide diversity of businesses that are getting to grips with reducing emissions on their own fleets. It is, therefore, essential that we can show we understand the barriers they may face when aiming to win the hearts and minds of their drivers. By working with CBVC we have been able to deliver a streamlined solution that makes it easy for employees to make the switch.  

“We have also learnt about some of the things that drivers worry about before they make the switch – and the reality once they get behind the wheel of their electric company car.” 

Research earlier this year of Europcar company car drivers who had chosen to switch to electrified motoring revealed that 78% said the range of their vehicle satisfied or exceeded their expectations; 48% of those said it exceeded their expectations. And nearly a quarter found the cost of charging cheaper than expected with 57% saying it was as expected. 

As part of the emission reduction scheme, CBVC Vehicle Management created the Driver Vehicle Selection Portal. This makes it easy for company car drivers to select an EV, using market-leading technology, video reviews and vehicle trade-up options. Plus cash allowance drivers who want to capitalise on ultra-low BIK EVs have been able to opt back into the company car scheme.   

CBVC has also used whole life costs to generate multi-brand vehicle lists, with its expertise not only helping employees to go electric. Its multi-bid acquisition and enhanced levels of service are also delivering lower costs for the Europcar business.   

“It has been a pleasure working with Europcar” commented CBVC Account Manager, Julie Hayes.  “Our innovative automated selection process rewards drivers for picking lower C02 cars. And with recent increases in prices, we have demonstrated the value of a multi-bid approach to funding.”