An order for around 3,500 new electric vans has been announced by BT Group.
The communications company said the vans would be delivered over the next two years by manufacturers including Ford, Stellantis, Toyota, and Renault.
BT Group claimed the order was the largest ever for electric commercial vehicles in the UK, and would give it the country’s largest EV fleet, numbering nearly 8,000, by 2026.
It said the new EVs were part of a larger delivery totalling 6,000 new vehicles.
BT Group chief financial officer Simon Lowth 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.”
