Overview

• Media reports suggest that from 2030 new combustion-engine purchases for corporate fleets and rental providers could be prohibited, covering about 60 percent of annual new car sales
• The European Commission has confirmed it is carrying out a CO₂ impact assessment for company cars but has made no political decision on tighter rules
• Any proposal to accelerate the ban must secure approval from EU member states in the Council and a majority in the European Parliament before it can take effect
• Industry voices including Sixt’s board member Nico Gabriel and the German Automotive Industry Association warn that current charging infrastructure gaps could deter customers and disrupt mobility services
• The measure is designed to break the electric vehicle adoption cycle by driving fleet electrification and justifying expanded charging networks under the EU’s Fit for 55 climate framework