Where possible faulty modules, components etc. are repaired rather than replaced, or dismantled for spare parts and/or recycling.

Tyres are one of the biggest consumables of vehicle operations and a significant disposal problem around the world, so we purchase only long-life, high quality tyres from the larger manufacturers that also have "low rolling resistance" to further minimise the energy consumption of the vehicles. At the end of their life they are taken to a specialist, local, recycling facility.

While electric vehicles do not have engine oil they do use other fluids commonly found on vehicles, such as antifreeze, screenwash and power steering fluid. Where it is necessary to drain a system for maintenance or repair, the fluids are re-used where possible or disposed of via reputable, registered disposal agents. Procedures and safeguards are employed to prevent accidental spillage of fluids from entering the environment uncontrolled.

The traction batteries used in our electric vehicles have a long service life and are returned to the factory when no longer usable for dismantling and recycling. Other lead-acid batteries enter the standard automotive recycling stream to recover materials.

Vehicle body painting necessary after accident damage is only carried out in regulated body repair facilities to control the release of paint and associated chemicals into the environment. Only water-based paints are used where possible.

Goal: To source or formulate a screenwash which is a bio-degradable solution, since ultimately this finds it's way into the environment as it washes off the vehicles.
Update: We now source a biodegradable screenwash made from UK-produced bio-ethanol.