Flagship on track to have all-electric fleet by 2027

More than 98pc of Flagship Group’s cars are now either EVs or plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), compared to 57pc in November 2022 and 89pc 12 months ago.

Flagship’s 328-strong fleet includes 97 EVs, 187 PHEVs and 38 multi-hybrid cars, as well as five EV and two PHEV vans.

The Norwich-based firm has just one remaining petrol vehicle and five diesels.

Flagship’s payroll and fleet team: Kerri Larner, Joshua Pardon, Andrew Fordham, Cathy Wilson, and Rose Rayner, stood in front of one of housing provider’s electric vehicles (Image: Flagship) Flagship has now been shortlisted in the Environmental Fleet of the Year category of the Fleet News Awards, which take place in London next month.

Flagship was a finalist in the category last year, finishing runner up to the overall winner Royal Mail.

It is one of six finalists, including Royal Mail and energy providers OVO and SSE.

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Cathy Wilson, Flagship’s payroll and fleet manager, said: “We’re still on track for our car fleet to achieve net zero by 2027, which will be three years ahead of the national goal of 2030.

“It’s a testament to the hard work and change embraced by the entire organisation as we push towards these net zero targets.”

The company is also supporting its staff during the EV transition through contributions of £850 towards the cost of at-home EV charging points, given to employees classed as essential users.

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“We’ll continue to work with our drivers – particularly those who cannot charge at home – and their managers to find bespoke solutions that work both for the business and for each individual’s personal preferences,” Ms Wilson added.

“We’re really honoured to be included in the shortlist for this award.”

The Fleet News Awards will take place at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel on March 12.