A new range of all-electric refuse collection vehicles specifically engineered to tackle the challenges of urban waste collection is now available from Bradshaw Electric Vehicles.
The range includes the Goupil G4 and long-wheelbase G4L along with Bradshaw’s pedestrian PFB1500; each designed to improve how local authorities and waste management companies operate in confined urban areas.
All three models have been made available in three body configurations: hopper only, hopper and bin lift, as well as hopper, bin lift and compaction arm.
The trio are compact, agile, highly manoeuvrable and ideally suited to towns, high streets and pedestrianised areas. Their compact dimensions enable access through street barriers and around street furniture, while electric powertrains make them a greener, quieter and more efficient alternative to traditional refuse collection methods.
The road-legal Goupil G4 is available with two lithium battery options, offering either a 62- or 101-mile range on a single charge. The standard G4-RCV has a 2.0m3 hopper and a payload of up to 740kg and works with 120-, 240-, and 360-litre bins. The G4L Long-Wheelbase adds 500mm to its chassis, increases the volume to 3.5m3 and works with larger 660-litre bins.
Bradshaw’s pedestrian-controlled walk-along RCV is based on the popular PFB1500, which is available with several configurations, including cage body. It’s designed to tackle the challenges of urban waste collection in areas with high pedestrian footfall and limited vehicle access.
The pedestrian-controlled RCV handles 120-, 240- and 360-litre bins and features a corrosion-resistant aluminium hopper. The ergonomic tiller head provides a comfortable and precise operation and can be driven easily with either hand. With five braking systems, automatic hill hold and advanced safety features, it ensures safe operation on slopes.
All three RCVs feature corrosion-resistant aluminium bodies with a 90-degree tipping angle for easy waste disposal into larger containers or larger RCVs for satellite operations, streamlining waste collection rounds and reducing overall time on the streets.
The new line-up delivers a zero-emission, cost-effective solution tailored for urban environments and launches as local authorities face increasing pressure to reduce emissions and improve air quality.
The Goupil G4 RCV in particular arrives at a crucial time for waste management operations following the introduction of new recycling regulations on 31 March 2025. These mandate that businesses in England generating over 5kg of food waste per week must now separate it from general waste.
Ramsy Labassi, marketing manager of Bradshaw Electric Vehicles, commented: “We are delighted to already be receiving overwhelming interest for our new vehicles as local authorities and waste contractors seek innovative and environmentally friendly alternatives to existing refuse collection practices – which typically involve large diesel-powered vehicles that simply have become unsuitable and impractical in line with how urban environments are evolving.”
