City's new electric vehicle unveiled at Farmers Market

The City of Prince George unveiled their new electric car during Saturday’s Farmers Market.

The Chevy Bolt joined the city’s vehicle inventory this past June and is part of the council’s key corporate strategies relating to improving air quality.

According to the city, the car will be used as an educational showpiece at events like the Clean Air Forum and for day-to-day driving.

Another electric vehicle, a Nissan Leaf, is currently shared between the City of Prince George, the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, Northern Health, and UNBC.

The Bolt is expected to save the city approximately 5,000 litres of gas and 11.8 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents in its seven-year lifespan.

According to a recent Fraser Basin Council report, electric vehicles have the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollutants. Compared to conventional vehicles, electric cars create negligible tailpipe emissions.

This new addition appropriately represents the city’s commitment to the West Coast Electric Fleets Pledge to advance and expand zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) use.