National Grid has hit the landmark of 1,000+ electric vehicles on its UK fleet, supporting its commitment to having a 100% electric light duty fleet by 2030.

National Grid went live with its 1,000th EV this summer

The electricity distribution business revealed its milestone for fleet electrification following this year’s World EV Day.

Lorna McAtear, UK fleet manager, said: “The UK’s transition to electric vehicles is a key component in the race to net zero and National Grid’s efforts to transform the country’s energy system mean we play a key role in facilitating this.

“It’s for this reason that we are determined to lead by example in electrifying our own fleet and to act as trailblazers and champions for the wider uptake of EVs amongst the communities we serve, so that we can build a more sustainable future together.”

Its work to support EV uptake includes providing charging facilities at premises and launching a fully electric zero-emission shuttlebus for employees at the Warwick Technology Park site.

The company’s 2030 commitment to being fully electric across its light-duty fleet was reconfirmed this month in its Responsible Business Charter, launched by chief sustainability officer Rhian Kelly in a keynote address at the Sustainability Live conference in London.

The charter identifies where the business can have the most significant impact on society, and also includes commitments to increase the company’s workforce and leadership diversity, reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, boost community volunteering efforts amongst its employees and more.

Rhian Kelly said: “At National Grid, we’re committed to being a responsible business in everything we do, enabling a fair and affordable transition to a clean energy future and reducing our own emissions.

“Our commitment to net zero starts with our own operations and decarbonising our electric fleet is crucial ensuring we can make significant strides in reducing our own carbon emissions.”