If your fleet had an energy efficiency label, what rating would it receive?
A+, B or F?
We are used to seeing energy efficiency ratings on buildings and household appliances, but it is also possible to assess the energy performance of a vehicle fleet.
In Portugal, this assessment can be carried out through MOVE+, a system developed by ADENE – the Portuguese Energy Agency.It enables businesses to understand their fleet's energy performance, identify opportunities to reduce costs and monitor the evolution of their mobility practices.
What is fleet energy certification?
Fleet energy certification, formally known as the MOVE+ energy rating, is based on an audit that assesses the energy efficiency and management practices of a vehicle fleet.
Fleets receive a rating on a scale from F to A+, with A+ representing the highest level of performance.
Unlike energy certification for buildings, the MOVE+ rating is voluntary in Portugal and can cover light-duty vehicles, heavy goods vehicles and heavy passenger vehicles.
One of the distinctive features of this system is its emphasis on the efficient use of existing resourcesThis means that businesses do not necessarily need to replace their entire fleet with electric vehicles to improve their energy performance.
What is assessed during the energy audit?
The MOVE+ methodology considers several areas of fleet management:
Gestão de viaturas: adequação dos veículos às necessidades operacionais e critérios de renovação da frota.
Gestão de condutores: práticas de sensibilização e formação para uma condução eficiente.
Gestão de manutenção: planeamento das intervenções e acompanhamento do estado das viaturas.
Gestão de consumos: monitorização dos consumos energéticos e evolução dos indicadores de eficiência.
Gestão da operação: particularmente relevante na avaliação de frotas de veículos pesados.
The assessment considers the practices and results of the 12 months preceding the audit, as well as the measures planned for the following 12 months.
For this reason, fleet historical data and the availability of supporting documentation are particularly important.
How to obtain fleet energy certification in Portugal
The process can be divided into five steps.
1. Select a MOVE+ Auditor
Businesses should consult the list of auditors recognised by ADENE and request proposals for their fleet assessment.
2. Gather Fleet Data
It is important to organise information on vehicle specifications, mileage, fuel and electricity consumption, maintenance history and existing fleet management practices.
3. Carry Out the Energy Audit
The auditor analyses the information provided, assesses the organisation's practices and identifies opportunities for improvement in accordance with the MOVE+ methodology.
4. Obtain the Energy Rating
Following the assessment, the fleet receives its energy rating, accompanied by information to guide future improvement measures.
5. Monitor Energy Performance
Since January 2026, the MOVE+ rating has been valid for three years, with simplified progress reporting during the two years following the initial audit.
This ongoing monitoring makes it possible to assess the implementation of planned measures and track changes in energy performance.
How much does fleet energy certification cost in Portugal?
According to the fees published by ADENE for the operating model introduced in January 2026, the cost of issuing a MOVE+ fleet energy rating is as follows:
| Fleet size | Issuance fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 100 vehicles | 950 € |
| More than 100 vehicles | 1.950 € |
These fees cover the three-year validity period of the energy rating. The cost of the audit itself is additional and is determined by the auditing organisation.
What are the benefits for businesses?
Fleet energy certification enables businesses to turn energy efficiency into a measurable indicator and monitor the results of their decisions.
Key benefits include identifying opportunities to reduce energy consumption and operating costs, supporting fleet renewal decisions, reducing environmental impact and demonstrating the organisation's commitment to more sustainable mobility.
For businesses looking beyond vehicle management, Portugal also offers MOVE+ Empresas, a system that assesses broader corporate mobility practices, including employee travel and transport associated with the procurement of goods and services.
Energy efficiency starts with fleet data
Imagine your company decides to proceed with an energy audit tomorrow. Could you gather consumption, mileage and maintenance data from the past 12 months without accessing multiple systems or reconstructing historical records?
Centralising this information can simplify audit preparation and the subsequent monitoring of improvement measures.
With JAT Fleetbusinesses can centralise information on vehicles, energy consumption, costs and maintenance, creating an organised database to support fleet energy efficiency management.
An energy rating is a starting point. Its real value lies in the ability to use that information to continuously improve fleet performance.
What if the next step towards reducing your fleet's energy costs started with understanding its energy rating?
