'Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV)' hire helps businesses across UK reach sustainability goals

Following a trial of smaller commercial vehicles, the Citroen e-Berlingo and the Renault Kangoo ZE, Barhale has now added four London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) VN5 vans to its fleet in partnership with Europcar.

One of the largest civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, Barhale has 40 years’ experience working across the water, transport, built environment and energy sectors throughout the UK. Operating as a tier 1 partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, the company employs a direct workforce of over 800 employees nationwide.

“We are always keen to incorporate low and no emissions vehicles into our fleet,” commented Nathan Phipps, Fleet Manager at Barhale. 

“Working on a diverse range of projects, including with a variety of utility companies across the UK, using more sustainable vehicles helps us to meet our own objectives as well as those of our clients. And working with Europcar gives us the flexibility to select the right vehicles for each contract, including low and zero emission models.”

Europcar’s long-term commercial vehicle solution also means that the new vehicles can be appropriately equipped for Barhale’s needs. The latest LEVC VN5s added to the Barhale fleet have been wrapped in Barhale branding as well as Chapter 8 livery on the back. They also feature Geotab telematics and SureCam camera systems, for driver safety.

Keith Shorter, Europcar Mobility Group UK Vans & Trucks Director, added: “This latest project with Barhale is the perfect example of how we are working closely with our clients to support their own sustainability goals, reducing emissions and running costs. 

“With a wide range of electric vehicles available, and a focus on actively increasing the share of green vehicles in our fleet, Europcar is helping businesses of all sizes meet their environmental targets in the best way to suit their requirements and those of their customers.”