Vatican City has partnered with Elli Mobility, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, to manage charging and digital fleet operations for its growing electric vehicle (EV) fleet.
Under the agreement, the Vatican will deploy Elli’s charging card and digital fleet management platform to streamline EV operations. The solution enables access to over one million public charging points across Europe, allowing seamless charging for official travel beyond Vatican territory.
The partnership forms part of the Vatican’s broader sustainability strategy, which aims to transition its entire vehicle fleet to climate-neutral mobility by 2030. In recent years, the city-state has steadily expanded its EV adoption, including the addition of nearly 40 fully electric vehicles from Volkswagen’s ID. family in 2024, followed by more electric utility vehicles in 2025.
Giovanni Palazzo, CEO of Elli, said the collaboration highlights the growing importance of operational efficiency in fleet electrification. He noted that while EV adoption is accelerating, managing charging infrastructure, costs, and energy consumption remains a key challenge for organizations.
Elli Mobility’s platform will allow Vatican administrators to centrally monitor charging sessions, manage charging cards, track energy usage, and handle billing processes. The system also offers transparent pricing across AC, DC, and IONITY charging networks, helping ensure predictable operational costs.
The move reflects a wider trend across Europe, where corporate fleets account for nearly two-thirds of new vehicle registrations. Electrifying these fleets is seen as a crucial step toward reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency.
However, studies indicate that many organizations are still in early stages of digital fleet management, often relying on basic tools or lacking dedicated systems altogether. Elli Mobility aims to address this gap by providing integrated solutions that simplify the transition to electric mobility.
Currently, more than 20,000 companies across Europe use Elli Mobility’s services to manage their fleets. By partnering with the Vatican, the company further strengthens its role as a key enabler of sustainable transport solutions.
As the Vatican continues to expand its electric fleet, the collaboration underscores the importance of combining vehicle electrification with advanced digital tools to ensure efficient, scalable, and environmentally responsible mobility operations.
