From oil dependence to electric security: a resilience roadmap for EU road transport

This executive summary argues that electric vehicles (EVs) are the most effective tool for reducing the European Union's reliance on imported oil and enhancing energy security. It proposes a five-pillar strategy—Deploy, Build, Power, Flex, and Protect—to transition road transport from oil dependence to electric security.

• Road transport, specifically cars, vans, and trucks, represents approximately two-thirds of the European Union's oil demand, making the economy vulnerable to oil price shocks.
• Meeting the EU's original 2030 goals could prevent the need for approximately 190 million additional barrels of oil per year by 2030, with an estimated cost of €12 billion.
• The document outlines a comprehensive security strategy for electric mobility based on five priorities: increasing the deployment of electric vehicles, strengthening the industrial base, ensuring affordable electricity, utilizing EVs as energy assets, and securing digital infrastructure.

APA

Ember (2026). From oil dependence to electric security: a resilience roadmap for EU road transport. https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/from-oil-dependence-to-electric-security-a-resilience-roadmap-for-eu-road-transport

Chicago

Ember. From oil dependence to electric security: a resilience roadmap for EU road transport. 2026. https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/from-oil-dependence-to-electric-security-a-resilience-roadmap-for-eu-road-transport.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{ember2026from, author = {{Ember}}, title = {{From oil dependence to electric security: a resilience roadmap for EU road transport}}, institution = {Ember}, year = {2026}, month = jul, url = {https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/from-oil-dependence-to-electric-security-a-resilience-roadmap-for-eu-road-transport}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }