The company responsible for operating and maintaining the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) network in London, is transitioning its entire car and van fleet to electric by the end of next month.
KeolisAmey Docklands (KAD) will completely replace its petrol and diesel fleet with 39 Ford electric vans and six electric cars, including Puma Gen-E cars, E-Tourneo minibuses, and E-Transit and E-Transit Custom vans.
These include variants with double cabs, tail-lifts, dropside flatbeds, racking, shelving and ladder racks.
EV leasing company DriveElectric has also supplied short-term EV rentals to maintain business continuity during the transition period.
This transition to electric vehicles is aligned with KAD’s Net Zero ambitions, creating a fit-for-purpose and sustainable fleet for the future, and it also directly supports the Mayor of London’s Clean Air and Net Zero targets.
Richard Graham, Managing Director, KeolisAmey Docklands, said, “Delivering a fully electric fleet over four years ahead of schedule is a testament to our team’s commitment and the strength of our partnerships with Ford and DriveElectric.
“We’re proud to champion sustainability, operational excellence and community wellbeing in East London.”
Adam Kemp, Sales Director, DriveElectric, said, “This was a complex project, and finding the right product to meet demanding operational needs required real expertise. That’s where DriveElectric makes the difference.
“By partnering with Ford, we delivered the right solution and managed every stage of the transition with precision.
“The outcome is a fleet that keeps critical infrastructure moving, improves visibility through Ford Pro telematics, reduces downtime, and supports the customer’s sustainability goals.”
