Scottish Water has taken delivery of 111 new Fiat Professional vans – including EVs – as looks to reduce carbon emissions and achieve net zero emissions by 2040.
The investment includes 39 E-Doblo and three E-Scudo vans as well as 69 Doblo vans, all converted to ensure they are fit for their intended use.
Adaptions include fridges for water samplers, pipe racks, tow bars, hand wash stations, lockers and heaters to enable use in all weather conditions.
Several of the electric vans are already in use. with some driving over 100 miles per day.
Official WLTP figures stand at up to 217 miles for the E-Scudo and 205 miles for the E-Doblo, with both vans capable of charging to 80% in 30 minutes from a 100kW rapid charger.
This order means more than 10% of Scottish Water’s fleet is now electric.
Elaine Pringle, fleet manager at Scottish Water, said: “Integrating Fiat Pro’s E-Doblo and E-Scudo vans into our fleet marks a significant step forward in our journey towards decarbonising our fleet.
“The specialised conversions of these vehicles meet our operational requirements that enable us to provide excellent water and waste water services for our customers, while the addition of electric vans also demonstrates our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and achieving net zero by 2040.”
Damien Dally, Fiat UK managing director, said: “We are excited to support Scottish Water’s transition towards net zero.
“The customised Fiat E-Doblo and E-Scudo vans are designed to meet the diverse needs of their operations while enhancing performance and reducing carbon emissions.”
