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?

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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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