RAF Wittering has taken the next step towards meeting the RAF’s Net Zero 2040 strategy with the installation of new electric vehicle charging ports for military vehicles.
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The 8 new charging plinths provide 16 Electric Vehicle charge points for Service vehicles. These include 4 fast chargers which means the average electric military vehicle can be fully charged within an hour.
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RAF Wittering’s location means that the new charge points offer a mid-point to charge EVs on journeys that are longer than the range of the current service vehicles. With the current range of 50Kw (200 mile) battery vehicles on Air’s fleet, these new chargers offer significant benefit for bases and Defence establishments both North, East, and South, with RAF Wittering conveniently located and well within reach of Lincolnshire’s Main Operating Bases as well as HQ Air.
The project, which was carried out by Defence Infrastructure Organisation and contract partners, VIVO, in conjunction with Anderson Green and SACX, also included the provision of a footpath and hardstanding, plus lighting as the area is expected to be in use 24/7. It is part of an ambitious programme launched by the RAF to contribute towards The Ministry of Defence Climate Change & Sustainability Directorate commitment to contribute to the Net Zero 40 goal.
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Sqn Ldr Lee Cope said: “RAF Wittering recognises the need to consider more sustainable, ‘greener’ power solutions and is taking steps to meet the RAFs Net Zero 2040 strategy. The delivery of the Electric Vehicle charging points, four of which have fast charging capability, presents a significant capability shift for the Defence electric transport fleet. Given the central location of RAF Wittering in context of the wider RAF and Defence estate, it will enable other Units to maximise the use and range of their electric vehicles by offering a central location to re-charge batteries on longer journeys.”
