Rainbow Restoration heads to Net Zero with the help of DriveElectric

In 2022 Rainbow Restoration embarked on a journey to reduce its environmental impact, including its carbon footprint, as part of a longer-term goal to achieve net zero.

 With the help of environmental consultancy RSK, Rainbow has established measurable and attainable Science Based Targets, in line with guidance provided by the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTI).

 Rainbow identified that its vehicle fleet accounts for 43% of the company’s total emissions, prompting an urgent need to invest in a greener transportation solution.

DriveElectric has now supplied three electric cars and one electric van to Rainbow Restoration. The vehicles are being used for site visits, consultations and any other travel needs of Rainbow’s workforce.

Key Account Manager Kelsey Cane, a recipient of one of the fully electric vehicles: "I absolutely love my EV, and I can confidently say I wouldn’t ever go back to using a petrol or diesel car. It’s incredibly convenient being able to recharge both at home and work, minimising the need to visit petrol stations. There are also route planning apps available which show you the different charging points to help you factor this in to any long journeys."

“Prior to owning an electric vehicle, I definitely experienced some 'range anxiety' - the common worry about the vehicle's ability to cover required distances. However, the evolving infrastructure in this space has exceeded my expectations, making the experience far more convenient and accessible than I initially imagined.

“There are lots of things you need to consider prior to purchase, such as the type of vehicle, which can dramatically affect its capabilities. For instance, my Volkswagen has a range of 320 miles in the summer, with a slight decrease of about 20 miles in winter due to increased use of heating, lights and wipers.

“Aside from the obvious environmental benefits, one of the most significant differences I’ve noticed is the cost of charging. A full charge at home costs me approximately £18, which is a substantial difference compared to a tank of petrol or diesel.”

As part of its ongoing commitment to reduce carbon emissions, Rainbow is working towards the complete adoption of electric vehicles across its network. The company has 50 branches across the country, each with varying numbers of vans. Rainbow is sharing its vehicle telematics data with DriveElectric so more electric vehicles can be adopted as part of a sustainable fleet.

Mike Potter, Managing Director of DriveElectric, adds: “Because Rainbow Restoration is on a journey to net zero, the company is a perfect fit for DriveElectric. That means we can work in partnership with Rainbow to recommend a practical and workable strategy to transition to electric vehicles, as well as to supply the EVs as needed. DriveElectric can also provide additional services such as vehicle charging data and the optimisation of any associated emissions - working together to help create an even more sustainable business.”