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81% of Companies Considering EV Transition Look to Dispose of Old Fleet Vehicles, Yet 55% Remain Undecided on 'How'

Published May 25, 2026 7:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 9:11 AM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Raxus Co., Ltd. conducted a survey of 300 corporate managers on the transition of company vehicles to EVs/HVs and the disposal of legacy gasoline vehicles. The results show that while approximately 80% are considering disposal, over half have not decided on a concrete method.

Raxus Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka; Representative Director and President: Seijiro Fukushige), through its mobility business 'Carnext,' conducted a survey on the transition of company vehicles to EVs and HVs (Electric and Hybrid vehicles) and the disposal of legacy gasoline vehicles, targeting 300 corporate managers who manage two or more company vehicles.

The survey revealed that while over 80% of companies planning or considering an EV/HV transition are looking to dispose of existing gasoline vehicles, a majority remain undecided on the method or timing of such disposal.

Disposal Intentions Among Companies Transitioning to EVs/HVs Of the 300 survey participants, 215 currently hold gasoline vehicles. Among them, 146 respondents (67.9%) stated they are 'planning/implementing' or 'considering' a transition to EVs/HVs. Of these 146, 118 (80.8%) are considering or have decided to dispose of their legacy gasoline vehicles, with over 80% looking toward sale. Regarding the breakdown, 53 respondents (44.9%) have concrete plans, while 65 (55.1%) remain undecided. The most common timeframe for disposal is 'within 1-2 years' (30.1%).

Major Challenges in Disposing of Legacy Vehicles When asked about challenges in disposing of legacy vehicles, the top response among the 215 owners was 'uncertainty regarding fair appraisal value' at 36.3%. This was followed by 'complex procedures and high workload' (28.8%) and 'difficulty finding a vendor to handle bulk disposal' (22.8%).

Barriers to EV/HV Adoption: High Costs and Infrastructure Deficits The top factors hindering the transition to EVs/HVs were 'high initial introduction costs' (50.2%), followed by 'lack of charging infrastructure' (45.6%) and 'anxiety over driving range' (28.4%).

About 'Carnext PRO' Corporate Vehicle Resale Service Carnext PRO is a dedicated service addressing the resale needs of corporate vehicles. By leveraging a network of over 13,000 dealers, auction venues, and overseas buyers, it selects the optimal buyer for each vehicle. Specialized staff handle complex corporate-specific procedures, reducing the administrative burden on businesses.

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: Survey

81% of Companies Considering EV Transition Look to Dispose of Old Fleet Vehicles, Yet 55% Remain Undecided on 'How'

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Barriers to EV/HV Adoption: High Costs and Infrastructure Deficits The top factors hindering the transition to EVs/HVs were 'high initial introduction costs' (50.2%), followed by 'lack of charging infrastructure' (45.6%) and 'anxiety over driving range' (28.4%).

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