- National Highways adopts 51 new Toyota bZ4X electric SUVs, aiming for net zero emissions by 2030.
- Transition includes 100% electric operational vehicles by 2027 and traffic officers by 2030.
- Move towards electric vehicles supports a cleaner, smarter, and more resilient road network.
Highway to Net Zero: National Highways take on Toyota bZ4X Electric SUVs
National Highways is revamping its vehicle fleet with 51 new Toyota bZ4X battery electric SUVs. The government-owned company oversees England’s 4,500 miles of motorways and major A-roads, and these vehicles will be used daily by operational inspectors.
Andy Butterfield, operations customer service director for National Highways, commented:
“Modernising our fleet with 51 state-of-the-art Toyota bZ4X will not only reduce our emissions but also ensure that journeys are smooth and reliable. We operate more than 1,300 vehicles, so introducing new EVs helps accelerate our journey to net zero.”
National Highways is on track to achieve net zero emissions across its strategic road network. By 2030, the company aims for net zero emissions within its operations, committing to 100% electric non-traffic officer vehicles by 2027 and converting its traffic officer fleet by 2030.
Butterfield continued:
“This is a huge step towards that commitment. We will continue to invest in green and electric vehicles as the technology becomes available, meeting the government’s Road to Zero strategy.”
Neil Broad, General Manager of Toyota fleet services, added:
“In choosing which vehicles to use, National Highways priority was not simply to adopt electric power. It also needed to be certain that the vehicles would be reliable day in, day out. That’s where the bZ4X fits the bill perfectly, benefiting both from Toyota’s leadership in electrified technologies and its proven reputation for delivering quality, durability and reliability.”
National Highways is driving forward into a future where sustainability and efficiency go hand in hand on England’s roads. This shift towards EVs will not only reduce their carbon footprint but also sets the stage for a transportation landscape that is cleaner, smarter, and more resilient than ever before.
