Choosing between DKV, TotalEnergies, and Greenway for your fleet is first a question of positioning. DKV is a European fuel specialist, TotalEnergies a national oil network, and Greenway a multi-energy card built for the energy transition. All three cover the basics of a professional fleet. They differ on geographic coverage, EV charging, CSR reporting, and billing. This Greenway vs DKV vs TotalEnergies comparison sets out the real differences. It helps CFOs and fleet managers pick the option that fits their profile.
- DKV : 66,000+ stations in 50 countries and the reference card for cross-border fleets. But it invoices pre-tax from Germany, so VAT recovery takes extra care.[1]
- TotalEnergies : a dense network of its own stations across France and simple pricing. But without partner extensions, the card is rarely accepted outside the brand's own stations.
- Greenway : one card for fuel + EV charging + tolls, with built-in CSRD/carbon footprint reporting. It is designed for mid-market companies and fleets in energy transition.
Side-by-side comparison
| Criterion | DKV | TotalEnergies | Greenway |
|---|---|---|---|
| France network | ~4,500–5,000 stations | Very dense proprietary network | 100% of all networks |
| Europe network | 66,000+ stations, 50 countries | Primarily France | Wide access via roaming |
| EV charging | 500,000+ (DKV +Charge) | Yes (own network + partners) | Very broad network (GIREVE/roaming) |
| Multi-energy | Diesel, CNG, LPG, H2, electric | Diesel, petrol, electric | Fuel + electric + tolls + parking |
| VAT billing | Pre-tax from Germany: complex recovery | Inc. VAT France: straightforward recovery | Inc. VAT France: straightforward recovery |
| CSR/carbon reporting | Partial | Partial | Native (fleet footprint, CSRD) |
| 1% donated | No | No | Yes, 1%ForAll® |
| Ideal target | Cross-border fleets | Domestic French fleets | Mid-market companies, transitioning fleets |
DKV: the European benchmark, with real tax trade-offs
DKV Mobility is the dominant player for fleets that often work outside France: Germany, Benelux, Spain, Italy. It has 66,000 stations in 50 countries and access to 500,000 EV charging points via DKV +Charge. This makes it a very complete solution for hauliers, cross-border field sales teams, and logistics fleets across Europe.
The main catch: DKV invoices from Germany and issues pre-tax invoices. This makes VAT recovery harder for French companies. They must check that each statement shows the VAT amounts correctly.[1] Fleets that only travel within France carry this extra admin work but get nothing from the European coverage.
DKV's price list is known for being complex (per-transaction fees, service fees, monthly subscription). Study it closely before you sign. For a French SMB whose travel is 100% domestic, that complexity cost isn't justified.
TotalEnergies: simple and dense, but limited off-network
The TotalEnergies card is the simplest option for fleets whose drivers mostly use the group's stations. Its network is one of the densest in France. Billing includes VAT, VAT recovery is direct, and pricing is easy to read. Setup is fast, with little admin work.
The limit is built into the model. Outside TotalEnergies stations (and partner networks added through extensions), the card isn't accepted. Drivers in rural areas, or on routes where the brand has few stations, will hit dead ends. Partner extensions exist. But they add pricing complexity to what was the card's main appeal: simplicity.
For EV charging, TotalEnergies has built its own network through TotalEnergies Charge and agreements with Renault Energy Services. This is useful for fleets going electric. But it relies on a proprietary network, while other solutions offer multi-operator access.
Greenway: multi-energy, CSR, and a single card
Greenway has turned the corporate fuel card into a multi-purpose mobility card. It covers fuel (all networks), EV charging via GIREVE roaming and multi-operator access, a toll transponder, and parking. Take a mixed fleet: ICE vehicles still in service, EVs already bought, and new EVs on the way. Greenway is the only card that covers this full cycle without changing tools as the transition moves on.[2]
Reporting is the main difference. Every transaction feeds a real-time dashboard of the fleet's carbon footprint (scopes 1 and 3). It is compatible with CSRD reporting requirements and French Mobility Law (LOM) commitments. A mid-market company may need to produce a non-financial report. It may also need to show a public buyer its fleet greening policy. In both cases, this reporting is of direct value: see our article on fleet management and the energy transition.
The 1%ForAll® program gives 1% of every transaction to the Greenway Foundation for impact projects. This sets Greenway apart in public or private tenders that include a weighted CSR criterion.
Mixed ICE/electric fleets in France, CSRD reporting requirements, or a weighted environmental criterion in a public tender: Greenway covers these cases. DKV and TotalEnergies don't address them natively. For a purely cross-border fleet with no specific CSR obligations, DKV is still the better fit.
Which provider fits your profile
Choose DKV if your drivers often cross European borders and you run CNG or hydrogen vehicles. You must also be willing to accept complex billing in exchange for geographic coverage.
Choose TotalEnergies if 90% or more of your travel is within France, on routes the brand's network serves well. It fits if you value simple admin more than a broad network.
Choose Greenway if you manage a mixed fleet in energy transition or have CSR reporting to produce. It also fits if you answer public tenders with environmental criteria. The same goes if you want simpler management, with all mobility spend in a single tool. See also our complete guide to multi-network fuel cards.
Frequently asked questions
References
- La Fabrique du Net, DKV vs TotalEnergies — corporate fuel card comparison 2026, lafabriquedunet.fr, DKV network: 66,000 stations in 50 countries, pre-tax invoicing from Germany. ↩
- Greenway, Fuel & EV Card : fuel, electric charging & mobility, greenway.care, multi-energy positioning and carbon footprint reporting. ↩
Corporate mobility guide: Fuel cards, EV charging, toll transponders, and fleet management: everything you need to know is in the complete corporate mobility guide.
