Your fleet doesn’t have to grow to do more. More and more municipalities are discovering that small, electric vehicles improve everyday efficiency – in parking operations, park maintenance, and urban service tasks.

City centres and parking facilities are getting tighter

With smaller vehicles, attendants can get closer to where the work actually happens, without blocking traffic or wasting time finding parking. The result is shorter task times, fewer idle periods, and fewer kilometres driven each day.

Read how Tønsberg Municipality’s Parking Department solved this.

Electrification alone isn’t enough

Electrification is only part of the solution. Many municipalities are replacing large vans with compact electric utility vehicles designed specifically for urban environments. They use less energy, take up less space, and often deliver a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) over time. According to Geotab, around 60% of European fleet vehicles could already be replaced by electric alternative, many of them smaller than today’s models—without increasing costs.

Better ergonomics for those behind the wheel

For parking attendants and maintenance operators, smaller vehicles mean more than just lower emissions. They are quiet, easy to handle and more ergonomic. Less noise and vibration make for a calmer workday, while reduced physical strain brings both health and operational benefits. In TØI’s study “A Green Dream: Municipal Cars that Run on Electricity”, municipal electric cars are described as “comfortable, economically advantageous and easy to drive.”

Sustainability is also about space

Smaller vehicles leave a smaller footprint – both physically and environmentally. When large vans are replaced by compact electric vehicles, valuable space is freed up and emissions are reduced.

Read how the City of Bergen, as part of an EU project, is testing smaller vehicles in the city centre.

Cities like Oslo and Barcelona are actively cutting the number of vehicles in use and choosing smaller models to combine sustainability with operational efficiency. This approach is also highlighted in the EU study BIMSA – Electrifying Mobility. 

Lower running costs – easier ownership

Small electric utility vehicles are cheaper to buy, can be charged at home or via a standard outlet, and rarely need more than one service visit per year. Considering total costs, energy use, maintenance and uptime, the conclusion is simple: smaller vehicles deliver greater value.