en.Wedoany.com Reported - Yarra Valley Water has deployed the first commercial light-duty electric multi-purpose vehicles in its service area, used by customer response officers to investigate water pressure and water quality-related inquiries. This is part of the company's plan to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the 2025-26 financial year.

These two electric multi-purpose vehicles are equipped with micro-laboratories, workstations, and mobile office equipment. Customer response officers can test and analyze water quality on-site, thereby improving response times and reducing carbon emissions during operations.

Yarra Valley Water Managing Director Natalie Foeng stated that these vehicles demonstrate how sustainability can be integrated into frontline operations. She noted that when customers have concerns about their water supply, these electric vehicles enable the team to test water quality on-site and reduce emissions within the service area.

These electric vehicles will be powered by 100% renewable electricity through Yarra Valley Water's growing charging network, with the infrastructure supported by its solar carports.

Foeng pointed out that the transition to electric vehicles makes long-term economic sense. Electric vehicles have lower operating costs and require less maintenance, helping to mitigate fuel price volatility while supporting the company's sustainability goals.

This deployment builds on the company's broader fleet electrification strategy. In 2025, Yarra Valley Water committed to procuring only electric passenger vehicles and continues to advance the transformation of its operational fleet. These new electric multi-purpose vehicles are expected to begin supporting customers from July 2026.

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