FleetWise sister-brand, Fleet Trends, has disclosed the results of its latest fleet manager research in the BVRLA's Industry Outlook report – released on 5 December, 2025.
Fleet Trends undertook both quantitative and qualitative research with fleet managers, identifying their goals, challenges, plans and buying expectations for 2025. The research reveals deep, real-world insight into the fleet industry, highlighting numerous opportunities for fleet industry suppliers next year. Just one example is that 66% of fleets plan to install workplace charging infrastructure in 2025.
You can see some key details from the Fleet Trends report below, or see the full report by clicking here.
The FleetTrends section is from pages 23 to 27.
Survey of end-user fleet attitudes
Following the budget 360 Media Group conducted a survey of 84 fleet decision maker, exploring business plans for 2025. Among the principal findings were:
• 64% of fleets say cost reduction is their number one strategic priority for 2025.
• 51% expect to increase their volumes of electric cars, but 27% still do not have any EVs.
Car fleet sizes
• 45% are still considering hybrids and PHEVs, despite the Budget's BIK tax changes.
• 66% favour a 2030 deadline, or sooner, for the phase out of the sale of ICE cars.
• 66% plan to install workplace charging infrastructure in the next 12 months.
Van fleet sizes
Fleets associate EVs with higher costs
• 24% of fleets intend to order fewer EVs
• 35% intend to limit the number of EV brands on their choice list
• 20% intend to source cheaper EV brand and models
For more compelling insights into the UK fleet sector, see the full report by clicking here.
The FleetTrends section is from pages 23 to 27.