When the Queensland Government released The Future is Electric: Queensland’s Electric Vehicle Strategy last year, we made a commitment to transition the government fleet to electric vehicles. The QFleet Electric Vehicle Transition Strategy establishes this new technology firmly on the government’s fleet agenda. The current inclusion of electric vehicles in QFleet’s fleet, and the intention to at least double their number each year for the next four years, will demonstrate their suitability as part of a multi-functional and versatile
vehicle pool.
This leadership position will be sustained, and negotiations are alreadyunderway with vehicle manufacturers to pave the way for early access to new electric vehicle models when released onto the Australian market.
With a combined fleet of more than 10,000 vehicles located across the state, departments will have many opportunities to make the shift to electric models as vehicles fall due for replacement over the coming months and years. With their support, this strategy will make the transition a reality.READ MORE
