As UK businesses accelerate towards a low-carbon future, the path to electrification can appear complex. Regulatory pressure, cost management, and infrastructure challenges all play a part in shaping how and when fleets make the transition. But with the right guidance and support, it's possible to move forward confidently by taking practical, measurable steps that work for every fleet, at every stage of their journey.
Every business fleet is different, and many are transitioning to electric. We know mixed fleets, where electric and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles operate side by side, will be the reality for most organisations for years to come. Some fleets are a mix of grey fleet and company cars. Supporting these diverse fleets is central to our work, helping businesses reduce emissions and costs today while planning confidently for full electrification tomorrow.
Our latest yellow paper, Bridge to EV: Creating Business Confidence explores in detail how fleets can decarbonise effectively whatever their vehicle make up. Drawing on more than 120 years of experience keeping Britain's drivers and businesses moving, we've drawn up a pragmatic roadmap for achieving sustainable progress.
A practical path to electrification
The yellow paper is free to download and sets out the key building blocks for electrification, from assessing operational requirements and measuring baseline emissions, to detailing the role that drivers, as well as vehicles, can play in cutting costs and carbon simultaneously. For example, our eco driver training from Drivetech improves safety, reduces fuel consumption and creates measurable efficiency gains across all vehicle types making them ideal for mixed fleets.
Our connected car tools such as HALO insights and the EV Suitability Calculator provide detailed analysis to identify which vehicles are ready for electrification, and where investment will have the biggest impact. This hybrid, data-led approach reflects the reality for many businesses: that running ICE and EV vehicles side by side is not a setback, but a strategic step in a phased transition. Data-led insights are helping fleet managers plan with confidence and build robust, evidence-based business cases for change.
Of course, government incentives remain a valuable enabler. With the Plug-in Van and Truck Grant extended to 2027, fleets can now access savings of up to £25,000 per vehicle. Combined with operational benefits such as lower energy and maintenance costs, these measures are helping businesses move forward faster and more confidently.
Confidence through data and support
Transitioning to EVs also means addressing charging strategy and infrastructure planning, as well as vehicle choices. Businesses can use our yellow paper to design their own decarbonisation roadmap with clear sustainability goals and measurable KPIs.
The transition to electric is a journey that relies on partnership and insight. As a trusted ally to thousands of UK businesses, The AA supports fleets at every stage - from driver training and connected services to roadside assistance and accident management.
For the AA, the mission is clear: to make fleet decarbonisation achievable, cost-effective and low stress. Always ahead, with decades of expertise and an unwavering commitment to innovation, we'll continue to help businesses move towards a smarter, cleaner and more sustainable future - together, every mile of the way.
Please download Bridge to EV: Creating Business Confidence here
