Scania UK has secured one of its biggest single European truck orders and the largest battery electric truck order to be completed over one calendar year.
A consortium purchasing group has placed orders for a fleet of 2500 trucks to be delivered across the Culina Group, WS Group and A.W. Jenkinson Group to bedelivered over 12 months.
The deal includes internal combustion engine trucks powered by the latest generation 13-litre SUPER drivetrain and 100 battery-electric trucks, some of the first Scania regional-haul battery-electric 4×2 tractor units to be used on UK roads.
Each vehicle will be supported by three years of full repair and maintenance contracts, with some trucks financed through Scania Financial Services.
“Scania has had a close and successful relationship with Culina Group, WS Group and A.W. Jenkinson Group for many years. This is a significant deal that marks a milestone on our continued journey towards sustainable transport,” Scania chief executive Christian Levin says.
Culina Group deputy chief executive William Stobart says the consortium is very pleased to renew its agreement.
“It’s been a difficult time for OEMs with global supply issues, but Scania has worked closely with us over the past two years to minimise the impact for both parties. This is testament to the true partnership between the businesses.”
