Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is supplying a fleet of almost 2,000 new Transporter vans for British Gas. The first vans are already on the roads, with further deliveries scheduled throughout 2026 and early 2027.
British Gas, a subsidiary of Centrica, is already well into its electrification journey and has chosen Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles as a key partner as it continues to reduce its mobility carbon footprint.
The new Transporter vans will be used by service engineers across the country supporting individuals and businesses with energy-efficient boilers, heat pumps and EV chargers.
A total of 1,986 Transporter vans will join the fleet over the coming months, with a mix of electric and diesel models to support nationwide operations. The new Transporter provides a reliable and professional partner for British Gas.
The vans have undergone conversion including bespoke tailor-made racking and storage to be perfect for purpose, with support from Bri-Stor Systems.
The e-Transporter is a cornerstone of the British Gas journey to decarbonise its mobility operations. An award-winning electric van, the e-Transporter has an impressive 5.8m3 load compartment and up to a tonne of payload.
Rob Holdcroft, Head of Sales at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, commented:
“Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is delighted that British Gas has selected the Transporter, continuing a long-standing relationship between the two organisations. With a heritage stretching back 75 years, the Transporter is now in its seventh generation, offering improved technology, driver comfort and durability. We are confident that it will deliver for the British Gas team, and the in-fleeting process is well underway. We look forward to continuing to provide the aftersales support that British Gas has trusted us with for a number of years.”
Rob Simister, Director of Fleet Operations at Centrica, commented: “As we continue our journey towards a lower-carbon fleet, electrification is an important part of how we’re reducing the impact of our mobility operations. We chose Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for its reliability, with vehicles designed to meet the demands of our engineers, giving us dependable work tools to support customers across the country. The e-Transporter supports our electrification ambitions, while the wider Transporter fleet gives us the flexibility we need to deliver an efficient and dependable service.”
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