charging during my working day," he says. "But in London it's
never been a problem. Even when I've done longer journeys up
to Manchester, I've had no issues."
The trial is now expanding, with a new van in prospect, while
chief inspectors are also trialling an EV. We're also hoping to
install charge points at our centres next year.
"The RSPCA is keen to modernise," says Lee. "There's a lot to
consider and it will take time, but I'm really happy to be part
of making this change happen."
RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Lee Ricketts travels miles every
day, collecting and delivering animals in the London East area.
"A couple of years ago, I suggested to my chief inspector that
we should move to using electric vehicles (EVs)," says Lee.
"My colleagues and I are on the road every day, so we knew we
must be having quite an impact on the environment just by doing
our jobs. There were also extra ongoing costs for the RSPCA,
due to London's ULEZ restrictions."
In no time, Lee was trialling a second-hand EV. "The main
concern was to see whether there would be any issues with
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