The Energy Service provided grant funding to Swansea City Council for the purchase of electric vehicles.
Summary
Swansea City Council is working toward a zero-emission fleet by 2030. With support from the Welsh Government Energy Service, in 2022 to 2023 the council conducted a review of its 850-vehicle fleet to assess energy consumption and identify opportunities for electrification. The Energy Service provided funding to help bridge the cost gap between electric and conventional vehicles.
Our support
Fleet review, strategic planning, and £300,000 in grant funding to support the purchase of electric vehicles.
Technology solution
- 73 battery electric vehicles now in operation, including cars, vans, road sweepers, and refuse trucks.
- 34 electric vehicles funded through the Energy Service.
- Infrastructure planning and ongoing support for EV deployment.
Investment
- £300,000 grant funding from the Energy Service.
Impact
- 512 tCO₂e saved over the lifetime of the vehicles.
- £300,000 in public sector energy bill savings.
- Improved air quality and reduced operational costs.
- Strengthened internal capacity for EV fleet management.
Our recent experience with the Energy Service fleet reviews has proven to be exemplary and highly valued. The level of detail provided in the review reports was superb and provided critical guidance as we set out our plans for our zero-emission vehicle transition. The expertise not only helped bridge a knowledge gap, but the subsequent continuing support has assisted in developing a clear pathway towards successfully implementing electric vehicles and infrastructure for our fleet.
Mark Barrow, Fleet Manager, Swansea City Council.
