European multi-mobility app Freenow has published its Sustainability Highlights 2024 report revealing the taxi electrification status in Europe.
Freenow reports that 64% of new taxis added to the platform in 2024 were fully or partially electrified, marking 6 pp year-on-year growth.
Nearly half of all Freenow rides in 2024 were taken with electrified taxis.
In the UK, 75% of London’s taxi fleet is partially electrified. Elsewhere, cities like Hamburg and Dublin lead the way in the highest share of fully electrified taxis.
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Across Poland, France, Austria, Spain and Italy, Freenow reports a high share of partially electrified vehicles (such as hybrids and plug-in hybrids).
However, Freenow reports that full electrification in many European markets remains a challenge, especially in Poland and Greece, where the share of fully electrified vehicles reaches below 1%.
IRU EU director and general delegate permanent delegation to the European Union Raluca Marian said: “Electric taxis are an important part of the future of urban mobility, but many independent drivers face challenges in making the transition.
“Progress varies widely between cities and countries. While some have introduced targeted support and charging infrastructure, others lag behind, leaving drivers with no practical path to electrification.
“If policymakers are serious about making electric taxis a viable option, they must act now—expanding fast-charging networks tailored to professional drivers, ensuring fair energy pricing and introducing financial incentives that reflect the realities of the taxi industry.”
Achievements in sustainable urban mobility will be recognised and celebrated at the fourth annual CiTTi Awards on 25 November 2025 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector!
