The German Green Party faction in the Bundestag has expressed broad support for a potential ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles for rental companies and corporate fleets starting in 2030. Julia Verlinden, the party’s parliamentary group vice chair, stated in remarks to the Funke-Mediengruppe publications that existing fleet emission limits and the planned ban on ICE vehicles by 2035 are critical for climate protection and provide necessary planning certainty for both manufacturers and consumers.
Verlinden emphasized that achieving European climate goals necessitates a continuous reduction in the proportion of fossil fuel-powered vehicles prior to 2030. She urged the EU and the German government to develop further effective climate protection measures, which the Green Party will carefully evaluate. Furthermore, Verlinden called on EU member states to establish the necessary framework conditions for a comprehensive charging infrastructure.
According to reports from “Bild am Sonntag” the European Commission is considering a ban on internal combustion engine vehicles for rental companies and business fleets as early as 2030. EU sources cited in the report indicate this measure would affect approximately 60 percent of the new vehicle leasing and rental market. The remaining share would be allocated to private customers. In 2023, Europe saw a total of 10.6 million vehicles sold across the bloc.
