Prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it was a common occurrence to see multiples declarations and statements of intent from various militaries to undergo what can only be described as extensive “greenification” strategies. Occurring at the peak of concerns regarding climate change, those seemed to combine ethical but also —as it was argued— practical considerations. Discourse about such strategies have not disappeared but certainly seem to have now been drown out by other concerns, specifically those related to the capabilities and requirements of actually waging high intensity wars due to a troubled geopolitical context. An exploration of one specific tenant of those plans, namely the introduction of electric vehicles in large numbers seems particularly relevant. The ever-increasing energy demands of various military system does indeed seem to be sitting at the crossroad when it comes to combine operational requirements and more political motivations. An interview conducted with the highest authority of the Belgian military’s acquisition department done in August 2022 —which already seemed extremely pessimistic— and more recent realities will be used as a basis for this approach. Our findings are that a vast dichotomy between public discourse and the actual reality of the electrification of the fleets in terms of feasibility, potential positive outcomes in terms of warfighting capabilities but also outright desirability are present. These issues are linked not only to the military but also to broader challenges specific to electric vehicles and a tendency for political rather than practical decision-making, even regarding the military.