Whistl begins electric vehicle rollout

Whistl, the UK’s leading logistics specialist in fulfilment, mail, and parcels, has begun rolling out electric vehicles across its fleet following a strategic review of its future transport needs.

The company has established a strategy to transition its van fleet to electric power whilst meeting operational needs cost-effectively.

The strategy covers both rollouts of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Whistl’s current 22 sites and the procurement of an electric fleet.

Whistl will initially deploy Maxus eDeliver 9 electric vehicles to serve customers in the Bristol area, with four vehicles for its own operations and five for regionalised Parcel services with on-site local collections and consolidated volumes. 

The necessary charging infrastructure is being developed in collaboration with EO Charging following a comprehensive review of the marketplace.

In addition to the van fleet, Whistl is actively encouraging employees with company cars to choose a fully electric or hybrid option and has installed charging infrastructure at its Head Office and across its estate.  The company expects the infrastructure rollout to be complete this year.

As new electric vehicles enter the market, Whistl will assess their suitability for replacing its current ICE fleet. It recently announced its fleet renewal, including Peugeot Boxer 435 Vans, which are on leases that allow Whistl to swap them for electric replacements when they become available.