British Gas is rolling out a fleet of 1,986 new Volkswagen Transporter vans to support its nationwide engineering operations.

The fleet, spanning both electric and diesel models, has already started hitting UK roads for service engineers, with full deployment running into early 2027.

The deal extends a long-standing partnership between the two companies. The new Transporter vans will be used by British Gas service engineers across the country looking after diagnostics, servicing and repairs of energy-efficient boilers, heat pumps and EV chargers for individual and business customers.

The rollout of the e-Transporter will support British Gas’s ongoing drive to decarbonise its operations. The energy and services giant already runs one of the largest electric van fleets in the UK.

The vans have been converted by Bri-Stor Systems with bespoke racking and storage to equip engineers for their day-to-day work.

Rob Simister, director of fleet operations at British Gas parent company 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.”

Rob Holdcroft, head of sales at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said: “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.”