North East Lincolnshire Council adds electric vehicles to its fleet

North East Lincolnshire Council has bought in 11 new electric vehicles which will be used in security and neighbourhood operations.

The 11 new Nissan eNV200 electric vehicles, will be used for operations such as waste services, grounds maintenance, pollution control, and will also be used for security services which are run by ENGIE.

The vehicles are more cost effective and believed to have a longer life expectancy, and will be used by council officers in the coming weeks.

With a range of about 108 miles on full charge, the fuel costs will amount to £300 per 10,000 miles, in comparison with the diesel equivalent of around £1,500.

The Council has also purchased some of the eNV200 Combi vehicles which have been adapted to accommodate wheelchair users and vulnerable children.

North East Lincolnshire Council has set a target of becoming the UK energy capital by 2032.

Cllr David Watson, portfolio holder for environment, said: “These new vehicles are much more cost effective than those that we currently operate, and they fit in with the Council’s vision for a low carbon North East Lincolnshire.

“It is great to see the vehicles on the road and ready to go. People will be able to see the new vans operating across the borough over the next few weeks.”

He added: “The Council will put these vehicles to the test, ensuring that they can fulfil the requirements of our day-to-day operations, before potentially looking at the eNV200 as a replacement for the ageing diesel fleet. ”