Property and facilities management services firm Pinnacle Group has begun its transition to an all-electric fleet with support from Fleet Alliance.

The first tranche of all-electric vehicles – comprising 33 Nissan e-NV200 LCVs – are imminently joining the Pinnacle fleet

The business operates nationally from over 100 locations across the country and is looking to change almost 500 LCVs from diesel to all-electric power under its Carbon Net Zero road map.

Its plans to go electric were kicked off several months ago when the group set up a ‘Project Electrify’ team, working with Fleet Alliance, its fleet management and funding provider of the last five years.

Under the project plan, its first tranche of all-electric vehicles – comprising 33 Nissan e-NV200 LCVs – are imminently joining the fleet and will be joined by a number of Citroën e-Berlingos.

Further orders will shortly be placed for other electric LCVs and, going forward, every fleet addition or replacement vehicle will be checked out to see if it can go electric, using internally defined and agreed metrics in line with recommendations from Fleet Alliance.

The plans also encompass charging infrastructure implementations at a number of Pinnacle locations, including its Tulse Hill depot where five dual charge points are due to be installed in the new year.

And drivers will be provided with electric charge cards, while those who park their vehicles at home overnight can also opt for home chargers.

Fleet Alliance CEO Andy Bruce commented: “Pinnacle Group is to be applauded for its decision to transition to an all-electric fleet in a structured, disciplined and well thought through manner.

“We will, of course, be there all the way with them to ensure that the transition is a complete success and plays a key role in helping them achieve their zero net carbon ambitions.”

Pinnacle’s group procurement manager, Sarah Russell, added: “Fleet Alliance has played a key role for us in helping identify the most suitable models available and ensuring they are fit for purpose, given the current constraints that are operating in the vehicle supply market.”