Medequip takes on 25 electric Mercedes eSprinters

Lex Autolease has helped Medequip to reduce its vehicle emissions by replacing 25 of its petrol and diesel commercial vehicles with electric vehicles.
 
The Mercedes eSprinter commercial vehicles have been added to Medequip’s 460-strong service and delivery fleet, following a successful trial last year.
 
Medequip specialises in the supply of community equipment to local authorities and the NHS across the UK, delivering a wide range of apparatus and support particularly to older, disabled and vulnerable people in their own homes.
 
Through its partnership with conversion firm Gentili, Lex Autolease’s commercial vehicle fleet engineers have identified that Medequip will benefit from £1,200 of cost savings for each commercial vehicle replaced, with important CO2 savings across the fleet expected to exceed eight per cent.
 
While the eSprinters will be able to complete a full day of home deliveries on a single charge, their fast charge capabilities will mean the vehicles can complete a recharge and be back out on the road again within just 60 minutes.
 
Peter Gaunt, Fleet Manager for Medequip, said: “The introduction of a further 25 commercial electric vehicles forms part of our clean air programme which will see Medequip invest further in EVs for use across the UK. By late spring of this year, zero emissions vehicles will make up 10% of our entire fleet.
 
“The earlier trials demonstrated how well an electric van meets the requirements of the business. With vehicles scheduled efficiently to cover their defined areas, they are capable of completing a day of deliveries to homes on a single charge.”