EvoEnergy Takes Delivery of Toyota Auris Hybrid Fleet

EvoEnergy, who designs, supplies and installs solar PV systems for domestic, commercial and public-sector customers, has just received seven of the British-built Toyota Auris Hybrid T4 models emitting just 89g/km of CO2, with a further five expected to follow. The Toyota Auris Hybrids will be used mainly by the company’s sale staff and by project managers making site visits.

“Our aim is to facilitate everyone to benefit from green solar energy and, in line with that objective, we are trying to limit our environmental impact across our business, especially when we go out on the road,” says EvoEnergy’s CEO, Dr Kevin Hard.  “We decided that the Auris Hybrid would provide us with the best mix of size, comfort and efficiency.”

Five of the initial batch of signwritten cars will be used from EvoEnergy’s head office, with the others based in Bristol and Halifax. The company also has regional offices in Cornwall and London, which should also take delivery of some hybrid models soon. The vehicles are expected to average 30,000 miles annually over their three-year contract-hire period and funding for the project was provided by Toyota Financial Services and Fleet Hire.

With CO2 emissions on EvoEnergy’s chosen models of only 89g/km, there is no road tax to pay for the Auris Hybrids, and the official combined-circuit fuel consumption figure is more than 74mpg.

Standard features include single-zone climate control air-conditioning, continuously variable transmission, LED running and rear lights, USB/Aux in-connection, ECO Drive monitor and push-button start.