- 1 986 Transporter vans ordered by British Gas.
- Mix of electric and diesel models.
- e-Transporter offers 5.8m3 load space.
- Up to a tonne of payload.
- Deliveries run through 2026 and early 2027.
British Gas is taking delivery of a fleet of 1 986 new Transporter vans from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in the United Kingdom. The first vans are already on the roads, with further deliveries scheduled throughout 2026 and early 2027.
The energy and services provider, a subsidiary of Centrica, is already well into its electrification journey and has chosen the van maker as a key partner as it continues to reduce its mobility carbon footprint.
How British Gas will use the Transporter
Service engineers across the UK will drive the vans while supporting individuals and businesses with energy-efficient boilers, heat pumps and EV chargers. Their work covers diagnostics, servicing and repair of domestic heating solutions.
Each van has been converted with bespoke racking and storage, with support from Bri-Stor Systems. The fleet combines electric and diesel models to support nationwide operations.
Electric e-Transporter load and payload
The e-Transporter is central to the company’s plan to decarbonise its mobility operations. This award-winning electric van has a 5.8m3 load compartment and carries up to a tonne of payload.
Now in its seventh generation, the Transporter has a heritage stretching back 75 years. Rob Holdcroft, Head of Sales at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said the latest version offers “improved technology, driver comfort and durability” and that the in-fleeting process is well underway.
Centrica on reliability and flexibility
Rob Simister, Director of Fleet Operations at Centrica, said the company chose the brand for its reliability. “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,” he said.
The deal continues a long-standing relationship between the two organisations, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will keep providing the aftersales support British Gas has relied on for a number of years. Further details on the range are available at www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk.
Supplied by Newspress UK (Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles)
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