The bright sparks at Guernsey Electricity (GEL) have teamed up with fellow utility Guernsey Post to deliver a first-class new electric van rental service on the Bridge.
Guernsey Post teamed up with eco-hire company EVie in 2023 to offer islanders three electric vans, which were based at its headquarters in St Peter Port.
Now the three firms are hoping they can ‘GEL’ as they offer another van, this time outside the power station on the Bridge, in St Sampson’s.
Shaun Prinsloo, GEL’s Head of Commercial, said the new EVie van would “drive forward” the island’s “push for cleaner transport”, as well as being “simpler and more convenient for islanders”.
Mr Prinsloo said the new van had the added bonus that people could buy their TVs, vacuum cleaners, and white goods from the company’s retail store and take them home in a “cost-effective and low-carbon” way.
“We have the largest selection of home electrical products in stock on the island so you can get your purchase from our store to your door, today,” he added.
4,500 low-carbon journeys
EVie’s CEO Nick Perchard-Rees said the firm planned to introduce a multi-seater vehicle to its growing fleet soon, giving islanders “greater choice without the cost or commitment of ownership”.
There was “even more exciting news to come”, he added.
Niall McSwiggan, Chief Finance Officer at Guernsey Post, said the company’s partnership with EVie had “helped islanders make over 4,500 low-carbon journeys since 2023”.
He added: “The hourly electric van hire service makes it easier for islanders to choose electric for those bigger, everyday jobs – whether that’s moving house, making deliveries or a trip to the recycling centre.
“This new location offers another option for customers, helps reduce emissions and supports the Island’s journey towards a cleaner, more sustainable transport system.”
Islanders can hire an EVie van by downloading the EVie app, registering their details, and booking a slot, a GEL spokesperson said.
Registration takes on average less than 2 hours, they added, and new users can also use the code GEL2026 to receive £10 off their first booking.
