Smartfleet is seeing clear signs that fleet electrification and digital transformation are accelerating across Australia, as more organisations shift from discussing electric vehicles (EVs) to actively planning their integration.
While the pace varies between sectors, Smartfleet’s experience shows that interest in EVs is now spreading beyond early adopters — with large corporates, local governments and some not-for-profits beginning to set concrete transition goals.
EV uptake broadening across fleet sectors
According to Anthony Dijanosic, Group Executive for Fleet at SmartGroup, the market is at an inflection point.
“We’re slowly starting to see more interest beyond just talk,” Dijanosic said. “Our client base is quite varied, so we’re having different conversations across sectors. Larger corporates and local governments have specific sustainability goals they want us to help them meet.”
While smaller charities and community organisations often remain cautious about upfront costs, Smartfleet reports that awareness and engagement are growing quickly.
“We’re definitely having discussions with parts of our client base that weren’t considering EVs a short time ago,” Dijanosic said. “We expect that momentum to accelerate through 2026 as more vehicles become available.”
Smartfleet supports organisations through the early stages of transition — helping assess vehicle suitability, charging requirements, and total cost of ownership — to ensure EVs are introduced where they deliver both environmental and operational benefits.
Digitisation driving new efficiencies
Alongside interest in EVs, Smartfleet is seeing a strong push toward digitised fleet management. Many clients are now looking for systems that simplify administration, improve data accuracy, and enable better insights into vehicle usage and driver behaviour.
“We’re seeing it in terms of the provision of maintenance and what clients are looking to do themselves through the user interfaces,” Dijanosic said.
Digital transformation is reshaping how fleet information is captured and reported. The ability to integrate telematics, maintenance data, and sustainability metrics within a single platform is now central to improving productivity and aligning fleet operations with organisational goals.
These developments are part of Smartfleet’s broader strategy to deliver technology-driven efficiency, supported by SmartGroup’s investments in automation and digital client services.
Bespoke solutions for changing client needs
Smartfleet’s ongoing focus is on providing bespoke fleet management solutions that adapt to each organisation’s needs — whether that involves integrating EVs, digitising internal workflows, or optimising mixed fleets across different vehicle types.
“The auto industry is such a dynamic place at the moment, and client needs are continually evolving,” Dijanosic said. “That’s why it’s so important that we focus on what we do best — providing our clients with access to fleet solutions that suit their changing needs.”
By combining data-driven tools with practical fleet management experience, Smartfleet is helping organisations plan for a more connected and sustainable future.
A digital and electric future for fleets
Across the fleet sector, the transition to zero-emission vehicles and smarter digital systems is redefining what effective fleet management looks like. Organisations want scalable solutions that simplify operations, enhance transparency, and support sustainability outcomes.
For Smartfleet, that means continuing to evolve alongside its clients — providing the insights, technology, and operational expertise to navigate a fleet landscape that is becoming more electric, more connected, and more data-driven than ever before.
