Cambridge to electrify 75% of its fleet in a £6m EV replacement programme
Cambridge City Council has approved the next phase of fleet replacement — moving from 12% to about 75% electric — with £3m in 2027-28 and a further £3m in 2028-29, and operational-hub charging infrastructure already in place.
Cambridge City Council · East of England · 7 July 2026
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The plan is to replace our vehicles from 12% electric, which they are currently, to approximately 75%. We’ve got a large investment in our vehicles which will ensure that the vital services residents rely on are maintained.
Also said in the meeting
“It aligns with our electric vehicle and infrastructure strategy which we agreed in 2019, and we’ve been waiting to do this.”
What we know
- Cabinet approved the next phase of fleet replacement, taking the fleet from 12% to ~75% electric.
- Capital requirement is £3m in 2027-28 and a further £3m in 2028-29.
- Operational-hub charging infrastructure is already in place; the plan aligns with the council’s 2019 EV strategy and uses whole-life costing.
How this opportunity developed
First public mention — no earlier discussion found in this council’s meetings.
- 7 July 2026 · ConfirmedHousing, Toilets & Fleet
This notice — the confirming discussion.
Why this is a signal, not noise
Approved capital, specific % target and phased budget — route to market not yet stated.
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Source
Housing, Toilets & Fleet, 7 July 2026
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How a supplier could follow up
- Electric commercial-vehicle suppliers and converters: engage now, ahead of the 2027-29 buy.
- Identify the likely purchasing route — councils often call EV purchases off a national framework, which shortens the path to market.
- Charging maintenance and fleet-management providers can position around the existing depot infrastructure.
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