Towards Electrification: What Changes for Tourism.
The European automotive market is accelerating toward electric mobility. According to ACEA, in the first ten months of 2025 the share of new petrol and diesel registrations fell to 36.6% (down from 46.3% in 2024). Electric vehicles reached 16.4% of the market, while hybrid-electric cars account for around 34.6% of new vehicles sold in the EU.
This transition is driven by consumer demand and political debate surrounding the ban on the sale of internal combustion vehicles from 2035. The EU is considering adjustments and intermediate phases, but the shift is already underway and directly impacts the tourism sector, which in Europe relies heavily on road mobility: car rentals, transfers, MICE services, and road tours.
What This Means for Tourism Professionals
- More sustainable and efficient fleets: reduced fuel costs and alignment with travellers’ demand for sustainability.
- Growing need for compatible infrastructure: charging points, support logistics, and technical or technological assistance.
- Greater flexibility for itineraries and tailor-made trips: hybridisation makes it easier to offer extended or combined road itineraries, even in destinations where electric infrastructure is still developing.
- Enhanced competitiveness in sustainable and environmentally conscious tourism: offering electric transfers or eco-mobility services becomes a valuable advantage.
In a landscape of new technologies and regulations, Argos Assistance is a reliable partner for travel agencies, tour operators, rental companies and fleet managers.
Our dedicated services:
• 24/7 worldwide medical and healthcare assistance for travellers, staff and business clients
• Technical and logistical support, including for electric vehicles: charging, roadside assistance, and incident management
• Claims handling and insurance coverage for electric and hybrid fleets
• International legal consultancy for mobility, rental services and cross-border transport
With a global network of over 580,000 providers and advanced digital solutions, Argos Assistance ensures operational continuity and rapid intervention worldwide.
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