This report examines when electrifying food-delivery fleets is commercially viable, using a five-year total cost of ownership model for European operators. It finds that the strongest business case exists for high-utilisation electric two-wheelers and depot-charged vans, while passenger cars remain sensitive to electricity prices and charging costs. The analysis also shows that the 2026 fuel-price shock improved the economics of electrification by lowering break-even thresholds, but that access to low-cost, controlled charging is a more important determinant of profitability than the choice of vehicle alone. Overall, the report argues that successful fleet electrification depends on matching the right vehicles to the right routes, utilisation levels, and charging strategy rather than adopting electric vehicles indiscriminately.
