Electrification may dominate headlines, but the mobile compressed air sector isn’t rushing to embrace electric vehicles (EVs) just yet. According to VMAC’s (Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors) newly released 2025 State of the Mobile Compressed Air Industry Report, only five percent of respondents said they are considering EVs for future fleet purchases—a figure that underscores the gap between advocacy and adoption.
The report, based on input from fleet managers, mechanics, and service truck upfitters, points to persistent concerns about infrastructure, performance, reliability, and cost. Operators remain uncertain whether EVs can meet the demanding requirements of job sites, especially when paired with compressed air systems that power tools and equipment.
“Electric vehicles are part of the future, but the industry is not there yet,” said Mike Pettigrew, VMAC Marketing Manager. “Our customers are focused on uptime, payload, and productivity, and until EVs can reliably deliver those, they will take longer to be adopted.”
For now, the survey suggests that gas, diesel, and alternative fuel solutions will continue to dominate service truck fleets. However, VMAC notes that the transition to EVs is inevitable—just slower than some predicted. The company is investing in technologies that can adapt to whichever power source becomes standard in the years ahead.
VMAC is North America’s leading manufacturer of compact, powerful, and durable mobile air compressor systems. With nearly 40 years of experience, VMAC is known for engineering innovative solutions that maximize productivity for fleet operators worldwide. Learn more at www.vmacair.com.
Fleet professionals can explore the full survey results for free at www.vmacair.com/survey.