Sunbelt hails electric vans

28 February 2022

Sunbelt Rentals is adding 22 new ultra-low emissions electric vans to its UK delivery fleet, supplied by the maker of London's iconic black cabs.

The hirer has invested £1.1 million in the VN5 vehicles from LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company), which incorporate air conditioning, built-in SatNav, front and rear parking sensors, cameras, tie-down points and geofencing capabilities. 

Sunbelt’s logistics and supply chain director, David Phillips said: “Through our Our Planet action plan and in line with our environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, it is our commitment to reduce carbon intensity by 35% by 2030 and, at the moment, more than 80% of our total emissions come from the vehicles that we operate.

“The VN5 vehicles are made from sustainably sourced aluminium from Wales, and in terms of suitability they fit the needs of our multiple business units, making them the ideal asset for the business,” he added.