Cambridge set to introduce more EVs to council fleet

Cambridge City Council is set to increase its electric vehicle (EV) fleet as part of a programme to replace vehicles as they approach the end of their life.

19 vehicles have been earmarked to be replaced by 2016-17, with at least seven expected to be replaced by EVs, although the plans are subject to the Council’s budget being approved in February.

If these seven electric vehicles are introduced it would mean the Council’s total EV fleet would have gone from zero to nine in less than a year.

Peter Roberts, executive councillor for environment and waste, said: “Increasing the number of electric and lower emission vehicles in our fleet is another way in which the council is aiming to reduce harmful emissions in the city, which could have beneficial effects for everyone here.

“We replace vehicles in our fleet incrementally as they approach the end of their life after years of heavy use. It’s time to take this step towards electric where such vehicles are viable for our service needs, as they offer improved performance, comparable purchase prices, less pollution and savings on fuel.

“If these vehicles join our fleet it will also make Cambridge one of the leading authorities embracing electric vehicles, which is welcome news.”

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