The Munro Series-M M280 vehicle has been named Morag in honour of its ‘Highland cattle counterparts’ and is backed by funding from the Welsh Government's Energy Service.

According to the council, the new fleet addition is a replacement for a pick-up truck that was sustained by fossil fuels and has come to the end of its lifespan.

With a 3.5 tonne towing capacity and a 170-mile electric driving range, Morag will assist the Dee Valley National Landscapes rangers and the Clwydian Range in completing ‘daily duties on the hills’ at Loggerheads County Park.

The vehicle is also equipped to tackle gradients over 40 degrees, after being ‘thoroughly tested on all types of off-road situations’.

In support of its ‘Fleet carbon footprint’ reduction efforts, the council has confirmed that the new electric vehicle acquisition will help boost air quality, as well as reduce service and maintenance costs in the long-term.

Morag will be showcased at the Denbigh and Flint Show on Thursday this week, where members of the public will be given the opportunity to view the vehicle’s unique features, such as the ‘front bumper pair of horns in homage to its roots from Scottish lands’.

Cllr Barry Mellor, lead member for environment and transport, said: ‘Morag is going to be a great addition for supporting the rangers with work across the Clwydian terrain and will be easy to spot by visitors to the area as well. It’s also fantastic to have what is a UK first, home nations developed EV vehicle now helping maintain Denbighshire landscapes.

‘This new addition will provide greener and cleaner mileage at a lower fuel cost and with the general maintenance costs less as well, will provide long term savings.

‘It’s a fitting vehicle to operate within this area of outstanding natural beauty and I would encourage all to come and see Morag and chat to our fleet staff to learn more at the show.’

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