BT Group has ordered 3,500 new electric vans to support the company’s work to build and maintain its next generation mobile and broadband networks.
The order will be delivered by four manufacturers over the next two years: Ford, Stellantis, Toyota, and Renault, part of a larger delivery of 6,000 new vehicles.
It means BT Group will have the largest fleet of EVs in the UK, with nearly 8,000, by the time its latest order is complete in 2026.
BT Group which includes Openreach, manages the second largest commercial vehicle fleet in the UK, with more than 27,000 vehicles used by engineers across the country.
The company already has about 4,300 electric vehicles, supporting its target to become a net zero business by March 2031.
Simon Lowth, Chief Financial Officer, BT Group, said, “By integrating yet more electric vehicles into our operations, we are taking another significant step towards reducing our carbon footprint and supporting the UK’s transition to a greener future.
“As we extend our full fibre build from 16 million homes and businesses today to 25 million by the end of 2026, having the most efficient, sustainable electric vehicles will give our engineers the edge as they connect customers at pace to our next generation networks.
“Our modern fleet will help us to be more efficient and deliver a better service for our customers.”
Transport minister Lilian Greenwood said, “Businesses have a crucial role to play in driving the transition to electric cars and vans.
“That’s why it’s fantastic to see that BT Group have made the most of our plug-in van grant to order 3,500 brand new EVs – which means they will have the largest electric commercial fleet in the UK.”
