FOI request detail

All-electric vehicles

Request ID: FOI-0704-1920
Date published: 20 June 2019

You asked

To whom it may concern, I am writing on XX-XX-XX to make an open government request for all the information to which I am entitled under the Freedom of Information Act. In order to assist you with this request, I am outlining my query as specifically as possible. I should prefer to receive these in electronic format at this email address within the 20 day time period. If this request is too wide or too unclear, I would be grateful if you could contact me, as I understand that under the Act, you are required to advise and assist requesters. The request is specific to Transport for London (TfL) and relates to any all-electric vehicles TfL operates. My questions are as follows: 1. How many all-electric vehicles does TfL currently have on fleet (please provide number of each make and model e.g. 15 BMW i3s, 20 Nissan LEAFs etc) and when were these vehicles delivered (please provide month/year, detailing if the cars were received in tranches or all at once)? 2. Are these vehicles regularly deployed on operational duties? If so, please provide examples of what these duties are. 3. Has TfL encountered any difficulties in getting use out of these vehicles? If so, what are these difficulties? 4. How many miles has each one of these vehicles covered since TfL took delivery of them? Please provide the mileage covered for each of the vehicles TfL is in possession of, together with the length of possession for each vehicle. 5. What is the average annual mileage of a standard (i.e. petrol or diesel) vehicle used for the same duties?

We answered

TfL Ref: 0704-1920

Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 6 June 2019 asking for information about TfL fleet vehicles.

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we hold the information you require. Please see our response below:

  1. How many all-electric vehicles does TfL currently have on fleet (please provide number of each make and model e.g. 15 BMW i3s, 20 Nissan LEAFs etc) and when were these vehicles delivered (please provide month/year, detailing if the cars were received in tranches or all at once)?

     

     

    18 in total, the derivatives and delivery dates below:

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Vehicle

    Start Date

    1

    MITSUBISHI I-MiEV HATCHBACK 5dr Auto

    Jun-10

    1

    NISSAN LEAF HATCHBACK 5dr Auto

    Jan-14

    1

    NISSAN LEAF HATCHBACK VISIA 5dr Auto

    Mar-14

    1

    NISSAN LEAF HATCHBACK Visia 5dr Auto

    Jul-14

    1

    NISSAN e-NV200 ELECTRIC Acenta Rapid Plus Van Auto

    Dec-15

    3

    NISSAN LEAF HATCHBACK Acenta 5dr Auto

    Oct-16

    1

    NISSAN LEAF HATCHBACK Acenta 5dr Auto

    Dec-17

    3

    CITROEN BERLINGO L1 ELECTRIC 635Kg LX 66ps Auto

    Feb-18

    3

    RENAULT KANGOO ZE ELECTRIC ML20 44kW Business i-Crew Van Auto

    May-18

    2

    RENAULT KANGOO ZE ELECTRIC ML20 44kW Business i-Van Auto

    Jun-18

    1

    RENAULT KANGOO ZE ELECTRIC ML20 33kW Business Crew Van Auto

    Nov-18

    18

     

     

     

     

  2. Are these vehicles regularly deployed on operational duties? If so, please provide examples of what these duties are.

     

    Yes, the vehicles are deployed on operational duties on a regular basis.

     

    The vehicles are used in support to front line operations throughout London Underground and the broader TfL network. They support our stations, engineering, track and signals departments within the London Underground and bus operations in our surface transport area.

     

     

  3. Has TfL encountered any difficulties in getting use out of these vehicles? If so, what are these difficulties?

In general not at all, however, there are instances where vehicles can’t be deployed due to the vehicle range not meeting the operational requirement.

Up-front driver familiarisation on vehicle controls and training on how to plug the vehicle in to recharge the battery was provided to employees to ensure adoption of the new technology.

General operation, service and maintenance on the vehicles has been excellent throughout and positive feedback from drivers is that as the vehicles are automatic it makes driving easier in London with no need to continually change gears in busy traffic conditions.

4. How many miles has each one of these vehicles covered since TfL took delivery of them? Please provide the mileage covered for each of the vehicles TfL is in possession of, together with the length of possession for each vehicle.

Fleet No

Vehicle

Start Date

Current Mileage

8158

NISSAN e-NV200 ELECTRIC Acenta Rapid Plus Van Auto

Dec-15

9,244

8595

NISSAN LEAF HATCHBACK Acenta 5dr Auto

Dec-17

2,474

10JUW

MITSUBISHI I-MiEV HATCHBACK 5dr Auto

Jun-10

10,744

8301

NISSAN LEAF HATCHBACK Tekna 5dr Auto

Oct-16

1,176

7711

NISSAN LEAF HATCHBACK 5dr Auto

Jan-14

18,838

8211

NISSAN LEAF HATCHBACK Acenta 5dr Auto

Oct-16

6,403

8210

NISSAN LEAF HATCHBACK Acenta 5dr Auto

Oct-16

5,565

14FJO

NISSAN LEAF HATCHBACK Visia 5dr Auto

Jul-14

13,766

7762

NISSAN LEAF HATCHBACK VISIA 5dr Auto

Mar-14

8,636

8607

CITROEN BERLINGO L1 ELECTRIC 635Kg LX 66ps Auto

Feb-18

6,050

8681

RENAULT KANGOO ZE ELECTRIC ML20 33kW Business Crew Van Auto

Nov-18

2,470

8619

RENAULT KANGOO ZE ELECTRIC ML20 44kW Business i-Van Auto

Jun-18

8,830

8618

RENAULT KANGOO ZE ELECTRIC ML20 44kW Business i-Van Auto

Jun-18

4,012

8605

CITROEN BERLINGO L1 ELECTRIC 635Kg LX 66ps Auto

Feb-18

2,978

8606

CITROEN BERLINGO L1 ELECTRIC 635Kg LX 66ps Auto

Feb-18

4,937

8604

RENAULT KANGOO ZE ELECTRIC ML20 44kW Business i-Crew Van Auto

May-18

3,097

8603

RENAULT KANGOO ZE ELECTRIC ML20 44kW Business i-Crew Van Auto

May-18

4,117

8602

RENAULT KANGOO ZE ELECTRIC ML20 44kW Business i-Crew Van Auto

May-18

2,169

5. What is the average annual mileage of a standard (i.e. petrol or diesel) vehicle used for the same duties?

Averages on petrol and diesel vehicles in similar roles would be between 5000 and 7000 miles depending on where a vehicle is deployed.

If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for any reason, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright and what to do if you would like to re-use any of the information we have disclosed.

Yours sincerely

Sara Thomas

FOI Case Management Team

General Counsel

Transport for London

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