Yorkshire Water has enlisted UK Power Networks Services (a division of network operator UK Power Networks) to install and maintain 1,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints for its fleet of 1,450 electric vans.
The project forms part of Yorkshire Water’s roadmap to net zero by 2030, which aims to electrify the company’s entire fleet of vans.
The first chargepoints will be installed at the company’s training academy in Bradford, which stations Renault Zoes and Nissan e-NV200s.
Following this, there are 81 proposed sites for new chargepoint infrastructure across all Yorkshire Water departments. The company did not provide a detailed timeline for the work.
Employees that drive an electric van for the company will also be able to have a chargepoint installed in their homes; allowing them to charge at home, at work, and at public chargers.
Nicola Shaw, CEO at Yorkshire Water, said: “We have committed to achieving net zero operational emissions by 2030, and part of that ambition includes transitioning all our vehicles to zero or ultra-low emissions. Working with UK Power Networks Services to develop the supporting infrastructure for all our light commercial vehicles to be electric powered is an important step to making that a reality and will allow our teams to use electric vehicles to their full potential.”
“We often receive enquiries asking how a large vehicle fleet can electrify in a matter of years. This project proves that with strong collaborative partnerships, the right strategy and expertise – it can be done,” said Philip Heathcote, head of markets at UK Power Network Services.
The partnership follows UK Power Networks’ recent announcement in which it urged more investments in EV chargepoints across the UK.
