Scottish Water has acquired more than 100 new Fiat Professional vans as part of its latest vehicle replacement programme.

The latest investment means over 10% of Scottish Water’s fleet is now electric

Almost a third of the 111-strong vehicle order is made up of Fiat electric vans, supporting the water supplier’s ongoing electric transition. The investment in 39 E-Doblo and three E-Scudo means over 10% of Scottish Water’s fleet is now electric, driving the company’s ambition to reduce carbon emissions and achieve net zero emissions by 2040.

The new arrivals, which also include 69 Doblo vans, have all been converted to ensure they are fit for their intended use. Adaptions include fridges for water samplers, pipe racks, tow bars, hand wash stations, lockers and heaters to enable use in all weather conditions.

Several of the electric vans are already in use. with some driving over 100 miles per day. Official WLTP figures stand at up to 217 miles for the E-Scudo and 205 miles for the E-Doblo, with both vans capable of charging to 80% in 30 minutes from a 100kW rapid charger.

Elaine Pringle, fleet manager at Scottish Water, said: “Integrating Fiat Pro’s E-Doblo and E-Scudo vans into our fleet marks a significant step forward in our journey towards decarbonising our fleet. The specialised conversions of these vehicles meet our operational requirements that enable us to provide excellent water and waste water services for our customers, while the addition of electric vans also demonstrates our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and achieving net zero by 2040.”

Damien Dally, managing director of Fiat UK, said: “We are excited to support Scottish Water’s transition towards net zero. The customised Fiat E-Doblo and E-Scudo vans are designed to meet the diverse needs of their operations while enhancing performance and reducing carbon emissions.

“Our E-Scudo and E-Doblo vans, with their impressive range and rapid charging capabilities, are particularly well-suited for Scottish Water’s transition to greener, more efficient fleet solutions.”