ANGLIAN water has announced it is rolling out more than 300 electric and hybrid vehicles in a bid to go green.

In the coming months, they will unveil 60 range-extended hybrid vans, 43 fully electric small vans, and 200 electric cars.

The water company is also expanding its company car fleet, with 182 fully electric company cars already in service and a further 112 on order.

Mick Farmer, head of fleet services at Anglian Water, said: “Travelling around our region is essential for our teams to be able to keep taps flowing and toilets flushing every day.

“But traditional petrol and diesel engines produce a significant part of our carbon emissions every year – so going electric offers an exciting opportunity to build a sustainable future while continuing to do what we do best.”

It is hoped that electric vehicle deliveries will make a significant contribution to Anglian Water’s journey to net zero carbon emissions.

Launched in 2021, the company’s net zero route map will see 90 per cent of small vehicles replaced with electric equivalents, medium-sized vehicles moved to hydrogen or alternative fuels, and 55 per cent of HGVs using liquefied natural gas by 2030.