The transition to sustainable fleets presents a significant opportunity for businesses and governments to address environmental challenges while boosting efficiency. At the forefront are EVs, which align with sustainable fleet management goals by offering environmental, economic and operational advantages. EVs significantly reduce GHG emissions, making them essential for organisations seeking to lower their carbon footprints. Their lower fuel and maintenance costs make them a cost-effective option for fleet operators.
The adoption of EVs meets growing regulatory demands and enhances environmental credibility amid rising public awareness of sustainability. Improved charging infrastructure and advancing technology have mitigated concerns about range and access, making EVs increasingly practical for diverse fleet needs.
One industry expert noted, "With advancing technology and growing infrastructure, adopting sustainable fleets is more achievable and impactful than ever."
By adopting EV fleets, organisations gain operational efficiency, cost savings and long-term environmental benefits. EV Magazine shares the top 10 EV Fleets.
10 | Siemens
- Revenue: US$83.1bn
- Employees: 320,000
- CEO: Roland Busch
- Founded: 1847
Siemens is making strides toward net-zero operations by 2030, targeting a 90% emissions reduction from 2019 levels. As part of the Climate Group's EV100 initiative, Siemens committed to fully electrifying its sub-3.5-tonne fleet and achieving 50% electrification for vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes by 2030. The transition includes a significant investment in building reliable charging infrastructure across its locations, reflecting Siemens' dedication to sustainable operations and aligning with its broader climate action goals.
9 | Schneider Electric
- Revenue: US$38.7bn
- Employees: 150,000
- CEO: Olivier Blum
- Founded: 1836
Schneider Electric places sustainability at the core of its mission, culture and operations, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030. A pivotal element of this strategy is fleet electrification, reflecting the company's commitment to carbon neutrality. Schneider Electric has pledged to electrify 14,000 vehicles worldwide by 2025, including 1,200 in the UK. The initiative highlights Schneider Electric's proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint and advancing sustainable practices within its global operations.
"Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and every day, our employees have a crucial role to play in positively impacting climate," says David Hall, Vice President of Power Systems at Schneider Electric.
8 | IKEA
- Revenue: US$50.4bn
- Employees: 219,000
- CEO: Jesper Brodin (Ingka Group)
- Founded: 1943
IKEA has committed to achieving zero-emission deliveries by 2025, reflecting its ambitious sustainability vision. Since initiating this transition in 2017, the global furnishing giant has doubled its EV fleet annually, except in FY22. IKEA's strategy includes setting measurable CO2 reduction targets, leveraging technologies and fuels suited to local infrastructure and fostering partnerships with authorities, communities and stakeholders to support zero-emission logistics. Transparent progress monitoring and reporting remain central to ensuring accountability and driving this transformative initiative forward.
7 | DHL
- Revenue: US$87.5bn
- Employees: 594,000
- CEO: Tobias Meyer
- Founded: 1969
DHL is modernising its fleet with EVs and alternative drive systems, transforming the supply chain from first to last mile.
Currently operating around 30,000 EVs globally, the logistics giant aims for three in five deliveries to be EV-powered by 2030. Ben Gesing, Director of Global Ground Operations at DHL Express, highlights the global impact: "Every major DHL region worldwide now operates EVs in the last mile. It's truly an exciting time for all involved in ground operations and fleets."
6 | UPS
- Revenue: US$91bn
- Employees: 500,000
- CEO: Carol B. Tomé
- Founded: 1907
UPS has been championing EVs and sustainability initiatives long before they became mainstream, beginning its EV journey as early as the 1930s. Today, the logistics giant continues to lead by example, leveraging innovation-driven investments to transform its network with electric ground vehicles and environmentally conscious facilities.
A major milestone was achieved in 2022 when UPS took decisive steps to electrify its fleet in China. The ambitious initiative resulted in the near-total electrification of delivery vehicles in the downtown areas of Beijing and Xi'an, setting a benchmark for sustainable urban logistics.
"UPS has always been committed to innovation," a company spokesperson noted, highlighting the company's long-standing commitment to integrating sustainable practices into daily operations.
5 | PepsiCo
- Revenue: US$91.5bn
- Employees: 318,000
- CEO: Ramon Laguarta
- Founded: 1965
PepsiCo, a global leader in food and beverages, has intensified efforts to reduce GHG emissions by transitioning its vehicle fleets.
The company has broadened the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) diesel within its supply chain, including transporting Walkers crisps across the UK. Trucks powered by HVO transported Walkers' products from Leicester to retailers nationwide. The initiative is projected to cut PepsiCo's GHG emissions by an additional 13,000 tonnes by the end of 2024 compared to conventional diesel usage.
4 | Walmart
- Revenue: US$648bn
- Employees: 2.1 million
- CEO: Doug McMillon
- Founded: 1962
Walmart is pursuing an ambitious fleet sustainability target. Through electrification, it aims for its entire fleet, including long-haul trucks in the US and Canada, to achieve zero emissions by 2040. Between 2005 and 2015, the retailer doubled its truck fleet efficiency and continues collaborating with equipment manufacturers, policymakers, utilities, and transportation groups to advance its goals. As part of Project Gigaton, which seeks to reduce one billion metric tons of GHG emissions by 2030, Walmart encourages suppliers to set actionable sustainability goals.
3 | Amazon
- Revenue: US$576bn
- Employees: 1,532,000
- CEO: Andy Jassy
- Founded: 1994
Amazon is firmly committed to decarbonising transportation by enhancing fleet efficiency, adopting lower-carbon fuels and expanding the use of electric and alternative-fuel vehicles.
The company is actively involved in initiatives to minimise or eliminate carbon emissions across the transportation industry and collaborates with policymakers to support decarbonisation efforts. Key achievements include 680 million packages delivered globally by EVs, a US$1.07bn investment to double its European zero-emissions delivery fleet within five years and a landmark order of 100,000 custom electric delivery vehicles from Rivian—the largest of its kind.
2 | XPO Logistics
- Revenue: US$7.7bn
- Employees: 39,000
- CEO: Mario Harik
- Founded: 2000
XPO Logistics, a leading global end-to-end logistics provider, is among North America's largest asset-based LTL freight transportation providers.
Serving around 50,000 customers across North America and Europe, XPO delivers advanced supply chain solutions, including last-mile delivery and global forwarding, through its network of 550 locations. It has introduced innovative strategies to lower its carbon footprint, from fleet management and route optimisation to energy-efficient facilities. Demonstrating its commitment to sustainability, XPO has integrated hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and electric-powered vehicles into its 4PL and transport control tower operations.
1 | FedEx
- Revenue: US$87.7bn
- Employees: 500,000+
- CEO: Raj Subramaniam
- Founded: 1971
FedEx is advancing green initiatives through renewable energy adoption at facilities, electrification of its delivery fleet and research into natural carbon capture for the transportation sector.
In 2024, the company introduced EVs and zero-emission motorcycles in Brazil, alongside EV deployments in Canada, Chile, Spain, the UK, the Netherlands and the UAE. Notably, FedEx Express achieved a milestone in February by completing the first-ever cross-border EV package delivery from Malaysia to Singapore. The journey, accomplished on a single charge in Johor, cut 100kg of tailpipe CO2 emissions compared to diesel vans, highlighting FedEx's goal of carbon neutrality by 2040.
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