Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet & Mobility Barometer 2026
The Future of Fleet & Mobility – 2026 and beyond
2026 Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet Barometer
Every year at the Arval Mobility Observatory, we conduct one of the most authoritative pieces of research in the global fleet and mobility sector in the shape of our Barometer. This time, we questioned 10,157 businesses in 33 countries about their fleet operations and attitudes to matters affecting mobility.
For UK fleets, we have distilled this comprehensive information into key takeaways, providing a useful snapshot of the mindset of car and van operators today.
What are the key findings from the 2026 Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet Barometer?
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Fleets are increasingly upbeat about growth
We've seen an increase in optimism with 33% of our respondents predicting their car and van fleets will grow — up from 28% last year.
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More fleets are looking towards used vehicles
Today, 58% are operating used cars and vans, compared to 52% in 2025, while a further 31% are planning to add more in the next three years, against 27% in 2026.
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Fleet concerns over downtime are easing
Downtime remains a serious issue for fleets but there's a slight improvement — with 21% saying they have seen an increase in vehicle off-road time during the last 12–18 months, against 24% previously.
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Charging remains the biggest fleet barrier to electric car use
Issues surrounding charging account for three of the top five obstacles to adoption in our research — 41% say there are insufficient chargers generally, 41% that too few employees have charging solutions at home, and 27% have no charging at their company premises.
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Why are fleets using telematics data?
Safety is the main reason why fleets adopt telematics technology, with 30% of respondents using the resulting data to improve on-the-road driver behaviour.