Essex-based Burnt Mills Tyres has marked its 30th anniversary by introducing its first fully electric vehicles – three Renault Trucks E-Tech Master L2H2 panel vans
Supplied by Norfolk Truck and Van, the new vans will provide Burnt Mills Tyres’ on-site and roadside tyre fitting services.
They will clock up between 50 and 100 miles a day, with local trips in and out of the depot in Basildon where the vehicles will also be charged.
The Renault Trucks E-Tech Master, equipped with a R75 electric motor and a 52kWh lithium-ion battery, has a real-life range of up to 120 miles on a single charge.
With zero-emissions and zero-noise pollution, the vans can operate without restriction in highly regulated areas including London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone.
The vehicles have also been specified with an additional split battery charging system to operate the on-board tyre fitting machines and chargers have been installed at the company’s Basildon site.
Burnt Mills Tyres said its long-standing relationship with the sales team at Norfolk Truck and Van played a significant role in the decision.
Will Bray, Managing Director of Burnt Mills Tyres, added: “The reduction in fuel costs alone makes these vehicles ideal for our operations, and Renault Trucks’ R&M deal ensures that our overheads remain consistent and manageable.
“These are our first EVs, and it’s an exciting time. I’m confident that our fleet will double in the next few years and that we will become 100% electric.
“I truly believe that electric vehicles are the way forward for businesses like ours.”
