The cars will be used by the Council’s Environmental Services team for urban and suburban trips as part of measures to cut carbon emissions, cost and energy usage. A fast charging unit has been installed at its deput in Springkerse.

Cllr. Jim Thomson, Stirling Council portfolio holder with responsibility for the environment, said: ‘The Citroën electric cars tie-in with the Scottish Government's legislation on climate change and provide added benefits with zero emissions, while also saving the council money as they are cheaper to run than a normal petrol car – a definite win, win situation.’