Toyota Corolla Commercial

Specialist rail and infrastructure services provider Readypower Group is replacing its fleet of diesel vehicles with 45 hybrid electric Toyota Corolla Commercial vans. The first of the new vehicles went into service in October, used by the company’s engineers to support clients across the country.

Readypower Group is a market-leading asset hire business with a specialist civil engineering division. Operating out of six principal hubs and additional satellite facilities across the UK, it supports customers in a wide range of sectors, including rail, power, highways and regulated infrastructure.

Tony Buckland, Transport Manager from Readypower Group said: “We have been running diesel vans and were keen to address the issue of our vehicle emissions.

“We looked at diesel models available on the market, but by choosing Corolla Commercial hybrids we have been able to reduce our average fleet CO2 emissions. There is a further positive as we are supporting British industry with the vans being built here in the UK.”

Neil Broad, General Manager, One Toyota Fleet Services said: “Our Corolla Commercial enjoys a unique position, being the only full petrol hybrid electric van available in the UK market. Its efficient hybrid system is selfcharging, so businesses do not have to factor in vehicle downtime for recharging. This makes it a practical and attractive proposition for customers who are not yet in a position to adopt fully electric vehicles.”

Corolla Commercial is built at Toyota UK’s manufacturing plant in Derby and is derived from the Corolla Touring Sports passenger car. Available in a single equipment grade, its high standard specification includes the full complement of Toyota Safety Sense active safety and driver assistance features.

• Corolla Commercial is priced at £22,590 (commercial vehicle on the road price, excluding VAT).