First Great Western (FGW) has teamed up with eConnect cars to offer a chauffeur-driven electric car service for Paddington bound customers.

Passengers can now pre-book a top of the range Nissan Leaf Tekna or Tesla Model S to and from the station while purchasing their train tickets.

First Great Western's integrated transport manager Andrew Saunders said: “FGW is committed to reducing our impact on the environment. By providing access to renewable connecting services we can help ensure more people take the train, where they can prepare for their meeting, make use of our free on board WiFi service or just enjoy the English countryside rolling by, before being picked up in a chauffeur-driven zero emission car."

Alistair Clarke, owner and MD of eConnect cars, said:“This is the first time a train operator has partnered with an electric vehicle operator in London to create a transport solution that truly represents smarter, greener travel for those coming to and from London. Passengers can now choose to travel their first or last mile responsibly in a chauffeur-driven zero emission car.”