Churchill Expert, Direct Line’s flexible fleet insurance specialist, has partnered with Sheffield City Council to arrange comprehensive insurance for 15 of the vans available through their electric van trial.
Sheffield City Council’s Electric van trial is open to those businesses, charities and organisations in Sheffield that do not yet operate an electric van. Under the scheme businesses can hire one of 30 electric vans for eight weeks, allowing them to test the user experience and helping them decide whether they want to choose an electric van as their next vehicle.
The partnership will see Churchill Expert support the Council by arranging comprehensive insurance for 15 of their electric vans. This means that those qualifying to take part in the trial can now opt for a van which includes insurance cover for a one-off £200 admin fee so that they no longer need to arrange separate insurance for the duration of their trial, making it even easier to participate and experience driving an electric van.
Nicola Richmond, Head of Churchill Expert Flexible Fleet Partnerships, said: “Transitioning to an electric van can seem daunting, so we are delighted to support this unique initiative, led by Sheffield City Council, which allows businesses to experience what it would genuinely be like to drive one for an extended period. Electric vans are becoming increasingly popular and the range and choice of vans coming to market is rapidly increasing. With the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles fast approaching, this initiative is a great way to support businesses by helping to give them the confidence to switch from traditionally fuelled vehicles to electric ones.
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For further information please contact:
Unni Henry
Churchill Expert PR Manager
Email: unni.henry@directlinegroup.co.uk
About Churchill Expert
Churchill Expert specialises in arranging easy access to flexible mobility insurance, as well as business and landlord insurance through partnerships. Part of the well-known and much-loved Churchill brand, Churchill Expert is a trading name of insurance intermediary U K Insurance Business Solutions Limited (UKIBS) which has been operating since 2004 and provides NIG policies underwritten by U K Insurance Limited (UKI). Along with the insurer U K Insurance Limited (UKI), U K Insurance Business Solutions Limited is part of the Direct Line Group.
U K Insurance Business Solutions Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FCA registration number 313783. Registered office: Churchill Court, Westmoreland Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1DP. Registered in England and Wales No 05196274.
U K Insurance Limited trading as NIG is an insurance company which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.
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