Maxus is delivering 100 electric vans to London’s full-fibre broadband provider, G.Network. The order is split between the compact eDeliver 3 van and the larger eDeliver 9 panel van, with G.Network taking 80 of the former and 20 of the latter.

G.Network installs new fibre optic connections directly to residents and businesses across London, allowing residents and businesses to access reliable 100% fibre connections with guaranteed download and upload speeds. Its current fleet includes the discontinued Nissan e-NV200 electric panel van.

The eDeliver 3 and eDeliver 9 are the smallest and largest electric vans in the Maxus range, with the eDeliver 7 arriving in the new year to fill the gap in the middle. The compact eDeliver 3 is tailored for agility and efficiency in tight city streets, offering a range of up to 213 miles on a single charge, with a payload of up to 945kg. The larger eDeliver 9 expands the possibilities with its generous cargo space and a payload of up to 1,290kg, with a range of up to 219 miles.

G.Netowkr and Maxus eDeliver 3 van

“Every day, G.Network Field Engineers travel around the heart of London connecting homes and businesses to our 100% fibre network,“ explains Aaron Cartey, fleet manager at G.Network. “It is our priority that we work safely and sustainably, so we are delighted to partner with Maxus to bolster our fleet of electric vans. Our fleet is a key part of our carbon reduction plan, which not only improves our business productivity, but the customer experience of the Londoners we serve.”

Mark Barrett, managing director of Harris Maxus, added: “We’re proud to be supporting businesses such as G.Network electrify and future-proof their fleet. Now is the time for companies to make the switch to electric, particularly businesses like G.Network that working in the London zone and have to contend with recently extended ULEZ zones. We currently have a number of supports in place for businesses eligible for the ULEZ scrappage scheme, offering businesses even bigger savings on new ULEZ-compliant vehicles — so if you’re also considering making the switch, get in touch with your local Maxus dealership to discuss your options.”

Phil Huff