MILDURA Mayor Jason Modica has spruiked the council's purchase of three new electric vehicles (EVs) as a financial win for ratepayers.

The council has just taken delivery of three EVs, including a mayoral vehicle.

According to Cr Modica, the new mayoral car – a Kia Niro with a range of up to 455km per charge – would work out far cheaper to run than his previous vehicle, saving ratepayers po...