Islington has become the latest of five leading London councils to switch to e-cargo bikes, helping drive green targets.

London boroughs and and local government services running e-cargo bikes include Veolia waste management services

By replacing three diesel vans with five e-cargo bikes from EAV, the council estimates it will save some 1,000 litres in fuel and over four tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year.

The bikes also support the council’s mission to create a cleaner, greener, healthier future.

Cllr Rowena Champion, Islington Council’s executive member for environment, air quality, and transport, said: “Air pollution is major health emergency that affects each and every one of us. The arrival of our new, fully electric EAV 2Cubed electric cargo bikes supports our vision for a more environmentally friendly borough, with these zero-emissions vehicles offering a more sustainable way for council staff to travel.”

Over 25 EAVs are now supporting residents in London boroughs and through London local government services, also including Westminster Council, Hackney Council, West End Company, Heart of London Business Alliance and Veolia waste management services.

Five further councils across England and Scotland have also opted for EAV e-cargo bikes to support their green targets and electrification of their fleets. Cambridge Council, Brighton and Hove Council, Oxford City Council, Aberdeen City Council and Bournemouth Council have all integrated or are considering integrating electric cargo bikes into their services, using them for essential everyday services such as maintenance of grounds and residential areas and transporting essential PPE.

The fully electric, ultra-efficient and lightweight bikes deliver a range of 40 miles, produce no emissions and their removable batteries recharge within six to eight hours.

The bikes are also being used by a range of industries, including blue-chip companies, London delivery services and even healthcare customers.

Adam Barmby, CEO of EAV, commented: “To see these vehicles being deployed by many councils, and now Islington, to replace diesel vans on the road, is a real testament to their tangible commitment to their communities and realises our vision to reinvent the urban transport formula.”