Whistl is investing £3.5m to expand and upgrade its delivery van fleet in partnership with Grosvenor Leasing.

The logistics giant is rolling out 80 new vehicles, which comprise a mix of fully electric vans and diesel vehicles.

The contract includes 31 Renault Master E-Tech Advanced electric vans, 41 Renault Master Blue dCi Advance diesel models and eight Mercedes-Benz Sprinter diesel vans.

All vehicles will feature Whistl’s updated livery, which began rolling out across its trailer fleet in 2025.

Ian Keilty, CEO of Whistl, said: “We are continuing to invest in our transport fleet and our people to ensure we operate as efficiently and safely as possible.

“A pragmatic combination of new electric and highly efficient diesel vans enables us to make meaningful progress in reducing our carbon footprint and supports our ambition to achieve net zero by 2045.”

The new fleet will be equipped with technology from Targa Telematics, providing real-time vehicle performance, condition and efficiency data through a fully integrated back-office maintenance platform. In addition, all vehicles will benefit from 24/7 CCTV monitoring supplied by Exerios Technologies.

As part of the rollout, all drivers across Whistl’s van network are undertaking advanced driver efficiency and safety training delivered by the company’s in-house driver training team in partnership with PDT Fleet Training Solutions.

Ian Keilty added: “By combining the latest vehicle technology with enhanced driver training, we can further improve operational efficiency and safety while reducing carbon emissions across our network.”

The fleet will be deployed across Whistl’s operations over the coming months.