Local councils should use electric cars

One of Dumfries & Galloway's Nissan Leafs being recharged
Image Creds: D&G Council

They reduce carbon emissions, keep the environment pristine and are also financially viable – what is there to not like about green cars?

Writing in the Guardian, Dumfries & Galloway Council and Automotive Leasing explain how electric vehicles can be a viable option for public sector fleet – if targeted funding schemes are used effectively.

The Council leased four all-electric Nissan Leafs and a sweeper from Automotive Leasing, becoming the first Council in Scotland to add electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet. Special funding arrangements agreed with Automotive Leasing and Transport Scotland made it possible, allowing the Council to lease EVs at no extra cost and with no additional risk compared to petrol or diesel vehicles.