19Electric vehicles (EVs)
Progress
On time
- Not started
- Planning
- Implementation
- Continuous
OBJECTIVE
IMPACT
MediumEstimated 997 tCO2-e between 2021 and 2035. Assuming 75% of passenger vehicles electric by 2035 (Estimating an additional 5% every year from commencement).
Description
Council's fleet of passenger vehicles consist of four electric vehicles (EVs).
Two each are based at Council's offices in Beechworth and Yackandandah.
According to our Emissions Reduction Plan, we need to transition to 100% electric passenger vehicles by 2035 to help us achieve certified net zero.
Aligning with replacement schedule will mean Council will not incur additional cost premiums.
EV charging infrastructure is also being installed at our offices and depots to accompany increasing numbers of EVs in our fleet.
Tasks
What are we doing?
- 31/12/2035
Replace petrol and diesel passenger fleet cars with EVs
What has been done?
- 26.04.2024
Install 7 x 22kW EV chargers at Council facilities for fleet vehicles
Council has installed seven 22kW EV chargers at Council offices and depots across the shire. These chargers will support our transition to EVs to help us achieve NET ZERO by 2035.
This project -Charging Towards Net Zero for Indigo - was supported by the Victorian Government's 'EV Charging for Council Fleets' program, with $28,352 in funding.
The project was managed by our Capital Works team in collaboration with Environment & Sustainability and Assets & Property.
EV chargers have been installed at the following seven Council locations:
- Beechworth Offices (The Pines)- 22kW Dual Port 3-phase Tower.
- Beechworth Depot - 22kW Single Port wired for single-phase.
- Yackandandah Offices - 22kW Dual Port 3-phase Tower.
- Yackandandah Depot - 22kW Single Port 3-phase Wall Unit.
- Chiltern Depot - 22kW Single Port wired for single-phase, including load shedding relay.
- Rutherglen Depot - 22kW Single Port 3-Phase Wall Unit.
- Rutherglen Offices & Library - 22kW Single Port 3-Phase Wall Unit on stand, located in the carpark.
All chargers have been installed and are now operational. The charging network will encourage staff to increase usage of Council's EVs, support Council to increase EV numbers, and facilitate trials of light commercial vehicles.
The installed monitoring software (Exploren) will track usage and provide evidence of running costs and emissions to support Council's ongoing transition to low emissions vehicles.
- 09.06.2022
Purchase of Council's third and fourth passenger EVs
Fleet purchased an additional two EVs - Hyundai Ionic 2WD hatch - for Council's passenger fleet. These are based at Council's Yackandandah Offices.
- 24.05.2021
Purchase of Council's second passenger EV
Council purchased its second passenger EV, an MG EZS 2WD wagon, on 24/05/2021.
- 22.07.2020
Purchase of Council's first passenger EV
Council's first EV was a Hyundai Ionic 2WD hatch, purchased on 22 July 2020.
Summary and contacts
Timeline
01/01/2020 → Continuous
Target audience
Responsible organisations
- Assets & PropertyManages Council's fleet and plant procurement, and Fleet Policy. Major user of fleet.
- Capital Works & WasteProject management of EV charger installations, and major user of fleet.
- Environment & SustainabilityProvides technical support, pursues funding.
- Municipal OperationsMajor user of fleet.
- Community DevelopmentMajor user of fleet.
Emissions Scope
Indicative costs
Electric light vehicles are expected to reach parity with Council options by mid-2020s.
Indicative savings
Aligning with replacement schedule will mean Council will not incur additional cost premiums.
Information updated 06.11.2024
Determine whether usage patterns and requirements make EVs a fit-for-purpose option.