Cleaner air, lower emissions and a more sustainable future are driving Greater Dandenong City Council’s transition to electric vehicles.
Climate Change is shaping our lives, our health and the places we call home. As part of our commitment to climate action, we are replacing fleet vehicles with lower-emission alternatives to create a healthier environment for current and future generations.
Greater Dandenong Mayor, Councillor Sophie Tan said transport was one of the biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions.
“Climate change is no longer a distant issue. By transitioning our vehicles to electric alternatives we can reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future,” Mayor Tan said.
“We have already replaced 76% of our passenger cars with hybrid and electric vehicles, and we are committed to replacing all cars with low-emission alternatives by 2030.
“Cleaner transport benefits the whole community and is part of our broader vision for Greater Dandenong to be a green city committed to a sustainable future.”
“When each of our larger vehicles is due for replacement, we are investigating the options available to reduce their impact on the
environment,” Mayor Tan said.
“With the electric vehicle market rapidly growing we know there will be more options in the coming years and we look forward to embracing new technology to help us reduce our overall carbon footprint to zero.”
As a Council, we are committed to being an industry leader and want to show the community that there are steps we can all take to create a more sustainable city for future generations.
Read Council Our Bright Green Future Strategy 2026-36 to find out how we are addressing climate change and building a sustainable city.
Our Bright Green Future education electric van
The e-van can drive up to 275km on a single charge. It has a variety of custom features designed to engage and educate, including:
✔ Two 140 watt solar panels
✔ A TV screen for playing content and displaying information
✔ Charging station for mobile phones
✔ Retractable awning and picnic table for fun activities with the community.
The e-van attends many Council run events and is used by our environmental education team to engage visitors.
Other large vehicles
We have a litter truck used by our cleansing team to pick up dumped rubbish.
We’re also working to find greener alternatives for our larger vehicles.
So far, we have introduced five trucks and four electric vans, including the colourful Our Bright Green Future Education Electric Van which stands out at community events.
We also have four trucks used to transport:
✔soil and plants to job sites
✔mowing equipment to job sites
✔signage and street furniture
✔ the team who look after minor repairs to playgrounds and furniture in parks
Our three electric vans are used by our Libraries Team, Immunisation Team and Home Maintenance Crew to carry out work across Greater Dandenong.
