U.S. work truck fleets are moving toward large-scale electrification by 2027, though many organizations are still developing workplace policies governing vehicle use and charging, according to new research from The Futurum Group. The findings are based on a survey of 165 large enterprises in the U.S., each with revenues exceeding $100 million.
Workplace Policies Lag Behind Technical Readiness
While many fleets are preparing for EV adoption, operational policies remain a gap. These missing policies are not slowing adoption but do raise concerns about risk management and consistency:
Only 5% of organizations have comprehensive, up-to-date guidelines for take-home EV use and at-home charging.
41% of companies lack policies covering workplace or residential charging.
More than a third of enterprise leaders currently prevent employees from taking home company EVs, often due to financial or operational concerns.
Home Charging Seen as a Key Enabler
Survey respondents pointed to home charging as one of the most effective ways to accelerate EV adoption:
Over half said residential charging is the simplest step to remove barriers.
About a quarter of organizations are moving ahead with home charging programs, with some covering installation and reimbursing electricity costs.
Best Practices Emerging for EV Charging
Fleet leaders highlighted several practices that can help organizations prepare for wider EV adoption:
Home charging access and installation: Conduct site assessments to confirm electrical capacity and obtain approvals.
Driver education and guidance: Establish expectations for vehicle use and charging behavior.
Workplace charging policies: Define rules for charger access, sharing, and reimbursement.
Reimbursement models: Use stipends, per-mile rates, or tracked kWh usage to fairly cover home charging.
Telematics integration: Leverage data to monitor charging and support reimbursement.
Policy and Planning Will Drive Next Phase
The research shows that electrification is more than just adding EVs to the fleet. It requires policy frameworks, infrastructure planning, and clear driver guidance.
“As home charging becomes a central part of EV adoption, it’s essential for fleets to implement policies that are both fair and practical,” said Carly Dobbins-Bucklad, strategy and infrastructure senior manager at Ford Pro Charging.
With nearly all surveyed fleets planning to adopt EVs by 2027, the next phase of progress will require companies to strengthen workplace policies and operational frameworks to support consistent, low-risk integration.
