Greening company fleets now goes hand in hand with tighter regulation, a new tax framework and greater CSR stakes. Between mandatory quotas, financial penalties and environmental expectations, companies in France need to build a solid long-term strategy. Discover the key obligations, the tax levers to activate and the best practices to make your transition a success this year.
Key takeaways:
- In 2025, fleets of more than 100 vehicles must include 20% low-emission models.
- Penalties of €2,000 to €5,000 apply in case of non-compliance.
- Powerful tax levers still exist in 2025 to support the transition.
- Long-term leasing, monitored charging stations and eco-driving are pillars of the strategy.
- Anticipating lets you spread the effort until 2030 and maximise ROI.
Why green your fleet in 2025?
A tighter regulatory framework: LOM, finance law, Europe
The French Mobility Orientation Law (LOM) sets a clear path: 20% of fleet renewals must be low-emission vehicles from 2025. This threshold will rise to 40% in 2027 and then 70% in 2030. At the same time, the 2025 French finance law introduces a financial penalty of up to €5,000 per missing vehicle.
At European level, the timetable for decarbonising transport is also taking shape, with the gradual ban on new combustion-engine vehicles by 2035.
CSR, employer image and competitiveness
Beyond the legal framework, greening your fleet is a concrete response to CSR challenges. An electric fleet helps reduce the company's carbon footprint, strengthens its appeal as an employer and can become a differentiating asset in tenders.
What are the obligations and their consequences?
2025-2030 quotas: does this apply to you?
If your company operates more than 100 light vehicles (M1/N1), it must include 20% low-emission vehicles in its renewals from this year. This rate will rise quickly, so you need to anticipate the upcoming changes now.
Some bills under discussion would lower this threshold to 50 vehicles, extending the obligation to many more companies.
Financial risks: penalties at stake
Failing to meet the quotas exposes companies to penalties:
- €2,000 per missing vehicle in 2025
- Up to €5,000 per vehicle from 2027
A cap of 1% of French turnover is planned to limit excessive fines.
Where do companies stand today?
According to a study by Avere France (the French national association for the development of electric mobility), 34.3% of companies are currently compliant with the 2025 targets (at least 15% low-emission vehicles in their fleet). SMEs, by contrast, are lagging behind, with only 16.9% already on track, compared with 49.2% of large companies.
👀 This shows the significant differences between organisations, and the need for many of them to act quickly to avoid the penalties gradually introduced from 2026.
Strategies to green your fleet in 2025
1. Activate tax levers and incentives
Many tax advantages are still in force in France in 2025:
- TVS exemption (company vehicle tax) for 100% electric vehicles
- Recoverable VAT on electricity used for business purposes
- Enhanced depreciation up to €30,000 for electric vehicles
- Allowance on benefits in kind: up to 70% if charging is done on site
See our summary of tax advantages for electric fleets in 2025.
2. Choose flexible financing
Long-term leasing helps control the cost of the transition, while including management, insurance and maintenance services. It also avoids technological obsolescence and simplifies fleet rotation.
3. Deploy suitable charging infrastructure
More than ever, it is crucial to equip your sites with charging stations or use alternative solutions (connected cable, home charging reimbursement). Integrating them into a monitoring platform helps control costs and automate reimbursements.
See our complete guide to company charging stations.
4. Involve your employees
Train your teams in eco-driving, raise awareness of new practices, offer a route planning app and provide support with getting to grips with electric vehicles.
Case studies and field feedback
Expanscience: electrifying methodically, with purpose
Expanscience began electrifying its fleet with a dual objective: reducing its carbon footprint and making its employees' daily lives easier. With the support of Chargemap Business, 43 electric vehicles are already on the road, almost 30% of its fleet, with a clear target: 70% by 2030.
Read the full Expanscience testimonial.
Grandjouan: a committed, pragmatic SME
The SME Grandjouan started its transition back in 2015. While the regulations that came into force in 2023 accelerated the move, the main driver was the desire to sustainably reduce costs and carbon impact.
13% of the fleet is already electrified, and the momentum is well under way.
Read the full Grandjouan testimonial.
Anticipating future deadlines
The 2025 deadline is only one step. The course is clearly set towards:
- 40% low-emission vehicles from 2027
- 70% in 2030
- A total ban on new combustion-engine vehicles in 2035
Anticipating now lets you spread costs, negotiate better with suppliers and avoid last-minute decisions.
Conclusion
Greening your fleet is much more than a regulatory requirement: it is a strategic opportunity to control your costs, strengthen your image and prepare for tomorrow's transitions. By activating the right tax, operational and human levers today, you turn this constraint into a lasting competitive advantage.
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