The move means that fleet operators can now explore the benefits of EVs on a commitment-free flexible lease arrangement backed up by the firm’s ongoing support including driver training.

The scheme is already being used by Slough Borough Council to operate two Nissan LEAFs, following a sustainable fleet analysis with Fleetdrive’s team of experts, which found a number of practical operational uses where electric vehicles could generate long-term savings for the local authority.

Cllr Satpal Parmar, commissioner for environment and open spaces at the council, said: ‘We are always looking for new ways of encouraging more sustainable methods of travel, improving air quality and making the borough a greener and healthier place to live.

‘Electric cars are the way of the future and I’m delighted Slough is leading the way with this trial.’

Mike Potter, managing director at Fleetdrive Electric, added: ‘With driving costs as low as 2p per mile, and the commitment-free flexible leasing arrangements we can offer, electric vehicles make real business sense.’