National Highways has placed an order with Toyota for 18 Proace electric vans to support its decarbonisation programme.
The Proace Electric vans will be used by its specialist structures inspectors whose role plays an essential part in keeping roads safe and open.
National Highways is the organisation responsible for operating, maintaining and improving England’s 4,500 miles of motorways and major A-roads, and a key goal is for all of its non-traffic officer light vehicles to be electric by 2027.
Beyond its zero emission performance, the Proace Electric offers generous cargo space and payload.
Its Smart Cargo system extends the load area, giving extra room for longer items to be carried – such as the measuring poles used by the National Highways teams.
Interior racking can be fitted to safely transport the teams’ safety items, all-weather equipment and test samples.
Toyota’s supply of battery electric vehicles is contributing to National Highways’ commitment to make its corporate emissions net zero by 2030.
The 18 new Proace vans and a further 40 bZ4X SUVs, follows on from the 50 bZ4X electric vehicles delivered to National Highways in 2024.
Andy Butterfield, Director of Operational Services at National Highways said: “Our operations run 24/7 to keep roads safe, well maintained and free-flowing – helping people reach their destinations safely and on time.
“These new vehicles will support that round-the-clock service, particularly for asset inspectors keeping vital infrastructure in check.
“Just as importantly, they represent a major step in cutting our carbon footprint. By 2027, all our non-traffic officer light vehicles will be electric, with traffic officer vehicles following by 2030.”
