Toyota (GB) has launched a new community electric van loan programme in which a fleet of 42 all-electric vehicles will be loaned for a period of two years to various charities and educational institutions across the UK.
The first delivery of the nine-seat Proace Verso Shuttle people carriers has been made to Surrey Wildlife Trust.
Toyota has also delivered Proace Verso Shuttles to the Power Up charity, Nottingham, which promotes and enhances the physical and mental well-being of young people and adults, as well as to Wings South West – a charity that works with disadvantaged groups in Torridge and North Devon.
Toyota is supplying vehicles to its long-standing charity partners and is also asking Toyota and Lexus centres to nominate local charities to benefit from the programme.
To help the benefiting organisations make the transition to an electric vehicle, Toyota is also providing a £1,000 grant towards the purchase of a wall box charger.
Scott Thompson, Toyota (GB) President and Managing Director said, “We want this programme to help people across the country overcome barriers to mobility and, at the same time, support community organisations in making the transition to electric vehicles.
“We know that it can be a big decision for a community organisation to switch to an EV van; hopefully this programme will give them a useful introduction to the benefits of all-electric motoring.”
Andrew Best, Operations Manager for Wings South West, said, “We’ll use the Toyota Verso to provide free transport for students attending our Wings College and Academy in Abbotsham, which can be challenging for those struggling with anxiety and mental health to access due to its remote location.”
