PwC Belgium has taken delivery of 723 battery-electric vehicles from BMW Group Belux, marking the largest single shipment in the local distributor’s history and accelerating the professional services firm’s transition away from internal combustion engines.
The delivery consists of 423 BMW iX1 eDrive20 electric crossovers and 300 MINI Aceman electric models, all added to PwC Belgium’s company fleet to expand access to electric driving for employees. The latest order will replace hundreds of diesel and hybrid vehicles as part of a broader fleet renewal programme.
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“Our ambition to become CO₂ neutral by 2030 guides all our decisions,” said Patrick Boone, chief executive of PwC Belgium. “Electrifying our fleet is an important step in reducing our emissions, and we are committed to making this transition as transparent as possible for our employees.”
To support the expanded fleet, PwC Belgium is installing 270 additional workplace charging points, bringing the total across its offices to 475. Boone said home charging remains a challenge for some staff, particularly younger employees. “That’s why we are installing 270 new charging points at the office, removing a major barrier to electric driving and ensuring safe, sustainable, and convenient commutes,” he said. The charging rollout forms part of the company’s wider sustainability programme, which also includes investments in building efficiency and renewable energy.
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BMW Group Belux said the partnership reflects shared goals on sustainable mobility. “This delivery of 723 electric vehicles reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainable and innovative mobility solutions,” said Alexander Wehr, chief executive of BMW Group Belux. “Through close collaboration with forward-thinking partners like PwC Belgium, we go beyond supplying vehicles… Together, these elements ensure a smooth and reliable electric mobility experience that continuously adapts to the changing needs of our strategic partners.”
MINI Belux said the Aceman plays a strategic role in corporate electrification. “The 5 doors MINI Aceman, offering up to 402 km of range according to the WLTP cycle, embodies a modern, innovative, and well-designed crossover,” said Gabriel Goffoy, general manager of MINI Belux. He added that the model supports sustainable urban mobility and is particularly suited to younger professionals.
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PwC Belgium said 499 diesel and hybrid vehicles are being replaced under the current renewal programme, lifting the fleet composition to about 90% electric and hybrid, with 40% now fully electric. The company aims to eliminate all remaining combustion-powered vehicles by 2028 as part of its net-zero strategy.
Employees have also been offered access to a legal mobility budget since 2023, covering options such as bicycle leasing, public transport and mortgage loan reimbursement. About 23% of staff now opt for smaller cars, while 12% have fully waived a company car, the firm said.
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The initiative builds on an earlier order in which PwC Belgium replaced 200 diesel vehicles with MINI Cooper SE electric hatchbacks, cutting annual carbon dioxide emissions by about 400 tonnes, according to the original report. The MINI Aceman and Cooper SE are produced in China, while the BMW iX1 is built at BMW’s Regensburg plant in Germany.