Wates Property Services, part of the Wates Group, has added 30 fully electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo vans to its fleet of maintenance vehicles.

The all-electric ID. Buzz Cargo was selected by Wates to help reduce its fleet emissions footprint

The new fleet also includes 30 Transporter vans – and will be used to support the company’s social housing business to deliver repairs, planned maintenance and net zero carbon retrofitting to homes across the country.

Wates plumped for the electric ID. Buzz Cargo to drive down the company’s fleet emissions footprint, as well as enabling easy access to properties in the Ultra Low Emissions Zone.

The van’s 254-mile WLTP range simplifies the switch to EVs while its payload volume of 3.9m2 and maximum loading width of 1.7m, height of 1.3m and length of 2.2m deliver high levels of practicality for Wates and its customers.

David Morgan, executive managing director of Wates Property Services, commented: “Since 2021, we have introduced 55 fully electric vehicles, replacing some of our older diesel vans. Our latest investment into electrifying our fleet highlights our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint in our operations and the work we do on behalf of our customers to support a thriving planet.”

The company also required a fleet of larger vehicles – and opted for the Transporter with its 1,185kg payload, space and flexibility.

Craig Cavanagh, national fleet manager at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said: “Wates Property Services selected our ID. Buzz Cargo and Transporter panel van due to their outstanding abilities as a work tool, paired with great comfort and flexibility for the drivers as they support their network of properties. We’re confident that the vehicles will exceed the expectations of the finance team, with low-running costs making it the perfect partner for the whole business.”