FOI 1836 - Electric Vehicles

Subject: Electric Vehicles

Status: Closed

Date received: February 2023

Question Asked:

1. How many electric vehicle (low or zero emission) fire engines own as of 2023?

2. Does Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service own any other electric vehicles (non-fire engine) as of 2023?

3. How many electric vehicles does the Fire Service plan to purchase over the next five years?

Our Response:

1. How many electric vehicle (low or zero emission) fire engines own as of 2023?

Nil

2. Does Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service own any other electric vehicles (non-fire engine) as of 2023?

We do not buy electric vehicles due to the increased capital cost, however we do lease them. Leasing also allows renewal every 4 years thus benefitting from the latest EV technology. We currently have 28 full EV’s (23.5% of support fleet) with a further 7 Hybrids (7.6% of support fleet).

3. How many electric vehicles does the Fire Service plan to purchase over the next five years?

A further 5 full EV’s are awaiting delivery (on lease) in the next few weeks and an additional further 5 Hybrids. As diesel vehicles come up for renewal they are replaced with full EV if suitable or Hybrid where needed. Over the coming years I would predict 5-10 vehicles per year renewed to full EV or Hybrid technology.

Outcome: Information Provided

FOI responded to within timescales: YES

Further action: NO