2025 Fleet Report

2025 was defined by shifting economic conditions, evolving regulations, and rapid technological advancement. Against this backdrop, Ayvens continued its role as a global sustainability partner, supporting organisations in navigating a complex and fast‑moving fleet landscape. Our focus has been on enabling informed decision‑making, resilient operations, and confident progression toward long‑term cost and sustainability goals.

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  The Autumn Budget introduced changes affecting electric vehicles (EVs), including raising the list‑price threshold for the Expensive Car Supplement and outlining a future transition to pay‑per‑mile taxation for zero‑emission vehicles from 2028 (currently under consultation).
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  Interest rates gradually eased throughout the year, providing some relief to businesses amid modest but fragile economic growth, low but rising unemployment, and inflation that continued to outpace wage increases.

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  The UK new car market exceeded two million registrations for the first time since 2019, according to the SMMT, with EV uptake still heavily driven by the fleet sector despite falling short of ZEV Mandate trajectories.
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  Light commercial vehicles (LCVs) experienced a notable decline, highlighting ongoing operational pressures for businesses reliant on vans.
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  Business demand continued to outpace retail appetite for EVs, with salary sacrifice schemes remaining a major growth area across the industry.

As Platinum Sponsor of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), Ayvens supported a programme of events, insights and training throughout 2025, helping decision-makers stay informed on funding, reimbursement, EV adoption and policy developments. This collaboration will continue into 2026.

Many fleets faced longer workshop lead times due to capacity constraints, parts availability issues and increased vehicle complexity. Ayvens focused on enhancing the service experience for customers by promoting consistent maintenance standards, working closely with supplier partners and providing broader access to flexible maintenance support options that help reduce vehicle downtime.

Electrification remained a core priority for many organisations. Our consultancy teams provided insight-driven guidance and total cost of ownership modelling, helping customers identify the most suitable vehicles and charging strategies while balancing operational demands and budget requirements.

As Ayvens in the UK, we are progressing integration of the ALD Automotive and LeasePlan UK businesses, bringing together our capabilities to create a broader product offering and a more unified experience for customers. Progress made during 2025 has brought key teams and services closer together, widening access to specialist support across consultancy, commercial vehicles and rental.

Policy, taxation and economic factors are expected to evolve rapidly in 2026. Ayvens will continue offering impartial guidance, underpinned by a full suite of funding and fleet management solutions that help customers balance cost control, operational resilience and sustainability ambitions.

We believe the strongest outcomes are delivered collaboratively. Throughout 2026, we will continue working alongside customers to help keep drivers mobile, optimise fleet costs and build solutions shaped around their operational needs.