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West Mercia Police has added 35 new electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet, marking a significant step in its drive to cut costs and reduce carbon emissions. The move, funded by Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Campion, brings the total number of EVs in operation to 55.
The switch from diesel is expected to deliver annual savings of £30,000 while improving vehicle reliability and cutting carbon emissions by 80 tonnes of CO₂ each year — the equivalent of more than 360,000 miles of driving. The vehicles will be used by policing teams that support frontline officers across the region.
PCC Campion said the investment reflected his commitment to balancing financial pressures with public service: “With the financial pressures facing West Mercia Police, it’s important we are doing all we can to drive greater value for money. By moving away from expensive diesel vehicles to cheaper and more reliable electric vehicles, West Mercia Police will continue to deliver a service communities expect, whilst reducing costs and carbon emissions.”
Chief Constable Richard Cooper also welcomed the changes, highlighting the environmental and operational benefits: “I welcome this investment from the PCC which provides fit-for-purpose vehicles for our teams to use whilst being environmentally responsible and delivering an overall saving.”
The EV rollout forms part of West Mercia Police’s wider strategy to achieve Net Zero by 2050, a goal jointly committed to by both the PCC and the force. Since July 2024, around 200 diesel vehicles have already been replaced with petrol and hybrid alternatives as part of this transition.
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