West Lothian Council has purchased almost 300 new vehicles, but none of them are electric, councillors heard.

The council’s Operational Services department is testing some light commercial EVs, a meeting was told, but none have entered full time service with the council.

Budget restraints and the comparatively high cost of EVs as compared to conventionally powered cars and vans is still a factor, along with servicing demands.

In a report to the Environment and Sustainability, PDSP councillors were asked to consider the Fleet Asset Management Plan.

The report said: “The approved council Vehicle Replacement Programme (VRP) replaces 850 over 5 years from 2024/25. The VRP provides user services with modern fleet assets, improved asset performance, and reliability leading to reduced vehicle

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