The City of Surrey is making headway with respect to electric vehicles and sustainable initiatives. The first major city to do so, the City is hosting a publicly accessible and free-to-use electric vehicle charging station at City Hall.

Mayor Dianne Watts, together with City Council and other partners, opened the facility at the end of October, while introducing the City’s first electric vehicle into its fleet. The Nissan LEAF is being piloted by the City, which is 100 percent electric and produces zero emissions. The City will be assessing its performance and analyzing key data including cost savings, environmental impact, and effectiveness.

During the announcement, it was highlighted that electric vehicles can dramatically lower the costs for fleet operators, improve air quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The City of Surrey remains committed to demonstrating leadership by advancing new technologies and building the transportation infrastructure of the future.