Coaching and education organisation Saints Southwest has added an electric vehicle to its fleet after partnering up with South West Nissan’s dealership in Wellington, Somerset.

L-R: Mark Titchard, director of Saints Southwest; Thomas Shwenn, general manager of Saints Southwest; and Brett Wallis, sales manager of Wellington Nissan

Sponsored by South West Nissan, the Nissan Leaf will be used to transport coaches and equipment to many of Saints Southwest’s football development, community and education sessions across the West Country.

Mark Titchard, director at Saints Southwest, said: “Our staff are fully committed to reducing our carbon footprint. Having a fully electric car to use for travel between our sessions will be a massive asset in terms of helping us achieve that. We are also aligned with South West Nissan’s commitment to serving a diverse range of age groups and abilities across the areas we cover.”

He added: “Once again, we are massively grateful to everyone at South West Nissan for their sponsorship. Everyone here is excited to see our new partnership grow.”

Brett Wallis, sales manager at Wellington Nissan, said: “The Leaf is a great choice and has been a hit with Nissan customers for over a decade.

‘‘Saints Southwest now have an EV mobility solution that is kind to the planet and will help them make savings, too. We’re delighted to be associated with them and may their valuable work continue for many years to come.”