A lack of electric utes in Australia is stopping large corporate vehicle fleets from going green, according to a leading renewable energy transformation expert.

Brian Innes, consultant at energy transition and consultancy firm Partners in Performance, says many corporate fleets, as well as the Federal Government fleet – which aims to be 75 per cent electric by 2025 – have no choice but to wait until suitable vehicles arrive in Australia.

“We just haven‘t got enough electric utilities available, either battery electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids, so it’s a case of hoping that the manufacturers will get there,” Mr Innes said “Whether you look at Government fleets or major companies that have got 5,000 cars in their fleets, it‘s a big hunk of utilities. “Over the next few years, we’ll see utilities coming to the market that are either full electric or plug-in hybrids, and then we’ll see if the country can catch up.”