Endesa closes 2024 with 70% of its corporate fleet electrified

• As announced by the company at the beginning of last year, 2024 was a pivotal year for renewing its fleet. Nearly 40% of the fleet was updated, more than doubling the number of electric vehicles and increasing plug-in hybrids by 24%.
• Endesa’s current fleet emits 55% less CO_₂ compared to 2009. Notably, this year marks its first full year as a pioneer in introducing a commercial hybrid fleet of 400 vehicles. Since then, the share of electrified vehicles has grown from 21% to the current 69%. Meanwhile, the share of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles has dropped dramatically—from 79% in 2016 to just 31% in 2024.
• Endesa considers sustainable mobility a key part of its strategic plan. On one hand, it promotes a modal shift and encourages safe and responsible employee travel; on the other, it actively drives the electrification of transport.
• The electrification of the transport sector, combined with the increasing share of electricity from renewable sources, is a powerful tool in the fight against climate change. Actually, it reduces pollution and improves energy efficiency.

Endesa continues to move forward in its commitment to promoting electric mobility for both its customers and its own corporate fleet. In fact, 2024 marked a turning point, with 7 out of every 10 vehicles in the fleet now sustainable. Since 2009, CO_₂ emissions from the fleet have been reduced by more than half—from 9,263 tCO_₂e to 4,208 tCO_₂e today.

Although Endesa began optimising and electrifying its fleet more than a decade ago, 2024 was a true milestone: the number of fully electric vehicles doubled to 465 units, while plug-in hybrids increased by 24%.  Including all hybrids, just one-third of the fleet is now made up of combustion engine vehicles.

‘In 2008, Endesa was already a pioneer in these efforts. It took the first major step toward electrification with the launch of the country’s largest commercial hybrid fleet (450 units). Since then, our strategy has remained consistent: optimise and reduce our carbon footprint,’ says Pablo Samaura, Head of Corporate Mobility Management at Endesa.

Today, Endesa operates more than 2,000 corporate vehicles. 22% of them are fully electric (465 units), a dramatic increase from just 26 units ten years ago. If we add up the total energy storage capacity of the 100% electric vehicles (BEVs only), it represents 24.20 MWh—enough energy to power nearly 7,400 households for one hour. One of the most significant jumps in electrification has come from plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). These hybrid models have grown from just 1% in 2016 (when the technology was first introduced) to 43% today.  Meanwhile, standard hybrids make up only 4% of the fleet. On the other hand, combustion engine vehicles have been reduced from 79% in 2016 to just 31% in 2024.

‘As the year closes, we still have a third of the fleet running on combustion. These are vehicles that are currently difficult to electrify—we haven’t yet found a fully electric equivalent or a viable product to replace them. But if such solutions enter the market, we’ll be ready to replace them. It will be technology and total cost of ownership analysis that guide this process,’ adds Samaura.

Electrification of transport

Endesa considers sustainable mobility a key pillar of its strategic plan. As we’ve seen, this involves accelerating the electrification of transport. Furthermore, it also means promoting a modal shift and responsible commuting. To achieve this, Endesa is encouraging remote work, supporting flexible schedules and continuous shifts while promoting alternatives to private vehicle use. These alternatives include a corporate carsharing service with a fleet of electric vehicles available at the main offices for employee business trips, a corporate ridesharing taxi service, and two-wheel mobility options like electric bikes and scooters for employees. Additionally, the company offers public transit card subsidies.

About Endesa

Endesa is the leading electric company in Spain and the second largest in Portugal. It is also ranked as the second largest gas operator in the Spanish market. Endesa operates an integrated business model spanning electricity generation, distribution, and retail. Furthermore, the company offers value-added services focused on the electrification of energy use for households, businesses, and public administrations. Endesa is committed to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and corporate social responsibility. In the latter area, it also works through the Endesa Foundation. Our team comprises around 9,000 employees. Endesa is part of Enel Group, the largest European utility by ordinary EBITDA [1]. 

[1] Enel’s leadership in the different categories is defined by comparison with competitors’ FY2023 data. Fully state-owned operators are not included.