Vertellus UK

Name

Vertellus UK

Legal name

Vertellus Commercial Vehicle Solutions Limited

Website

https://vertellus.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Contract Hire

NAICS

Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLABABAM

Last-Mile Step Van & Parcel Truck Leasing & Rental

Transportation & Logistics/Fleet Leasing, Rental & Management/Commercial Truck Leasing & Rental (Light/Medium/Heavy Duty)

SECONDARYTLABABAN

Alternative-Fuel Commercial Truck Leasing & Rental (EV/CNG/LNG/Hydrogen)

Transportation & Logistics/Fleet Leasing, Rental & Management/Commercial Truck Leasing & Rental (Light/Medium/Heavy Duty)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle contract hire
• Fleet management services
• Electric vehicle leasing
• Commercial vehicle leasing
• Fleet telematics

Headquarters

HQ city

Warwick

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Vehicle Contract Hire: Vertellus provides commercial vehicle contract hire services offering vehicles from 2.7 to 44 tonnes on flexible terms. Revenue is generated through monthly contract hire payments that bundle vehicle financing, maintenance, breakdown support, and other fleet services into a single fixed cost.
2. Fleet Management Services: Additional services including ECO driver training, dedicated account management, telematics, compliance management, tyre management, and breakdown recovery are bundled into contract hire agreements or provided as add-on services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Vertellus UK provides commercial vehicle contract hire covering diesel and electric vehicles from 2.7 to 44 tonnes, backed by Renault Trucks OEM expertise. Customers receive vehicles bundled with maintenance, breakdown support, telematics (Optifleet), compliance management, tyre management, and dedicated account management under fixed monthly payments. The company also offers the EV Discovery Programme, a 12-month electric vehicle trial with integrated charging infrastructure to support fleet decarbonisation.

Product overview

Vertellus UK is an OEM-backed commercial vehicle contract hire provider offering a unified fleet solutions platform. The core offering comprises three interconnected service streams: Diesel Contract Hire for conventional commercial vehicles ranging from 2.7 to 44 tonnes (including Renault Trucks Trafic, Master, D, D Wide, C, T, and T High models), Electric Vehicle Contract Hire for long-term electric fleet solutions via the Renault Trucks E-Tech range, and the EV Discovery Programme for risk-free 12-month electric vehicle trials. These are supported by integrated fleet management services including Optifleet telematics, maintenance and repair, breakdown recovery, tyre management, vehicle financing, and decarbonisation consultancy. The company operates a network of over 60 approved partner locations with more than 1,000 OEM-trained technicians across the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EV Discovery Programme: A 12-month electric vehicle trial programme allowing businesses to test electric commercial vehicles with charging infrastructure support, in partnership with Zenobē.

Products and services

• Diesel Contract Hire Commercial vehicle contract hire service offering over 3,500 diesel vehicles from 2.7 to 44 tonnes from the Renault Trucks range, including Trafic and Master vans, rigid trucks, and tractor units, bundled with maintenance, telematics, compliance, breakdown, and dedicated account management under fixed monthly payments. Targeted at UK businesses including multi-site fleet operators in retail, logistics, haulage, and construction.
• Electric Vehicle Contract Hire Long-term electric commercial vehicle contract hire through the Renault Trucks E-Tech range, available on contract hire terms, enabling businesses to transition to zero-emission fleet operations with bundled maintenance, telematics, and dedicated account management. Targeted at UK businesses with sustainability commitments or Clean Air Zone exposure.
• EV Discovery Programme 12-month electric vehicle trial programme in partnership with Zenobē, allowing businesses to test a 19-tonne electric truck (Box, Curtain Sider, or Refrigerated body) at a fixed weekly cost including vehicle, DC charger, and 3,000 kWh monthly energy allowance, with full operational support and data-driven performance monitoring for de-risked fleet decarbonisation. Available at £599/week for 19T Box or Curtain Sider and £749/week for 19T Refrigerator, limited to UK Ltd companies.
• Fleet Management Services Comprehensive fleet support services bundled with contract hire agreements, including ECO Driver Training, Dedicated Account Management, Vehicle Financing, Total Vehicle Compliance, Business Continuity planning, tyre management, and 24/7 breakdown recovery. Delivered through Vertellus' nationwide partner network of 60+ locations and 1,000+ OEM-trained technicians.
• Renault Trucks E-Tech Vehicle Range Renault Trucks E-Tech electric vehicle range including curtain siders, dry box, and refrigerated options with adaptive range of 250+ km depending on vehicle type and operating conditions, available through Vertellus contract hire and EV Discovery Programme.
• Decarbonisation Roadmap Step-by-step consultancy service guiding customers through fleet decarbonisation including awareness assessment, diagnostics, solution design, and delivery with ongoing operational support, enabling fleet operators to develop a phased transition plan from diesel to electric vehicles.

Quantifiable outcome

• 115,955 kms travelled and 86.87 tonnes CO₂ saved by EV Discovery Programme operators in 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Renault TruckscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerRenault Trucks is the primary OEM partner providing vehicle supply and technical backing. Vertellus offers Renault Trucks expertise built into every hire, with vehicles ranging from 2.7 to 44 tonnes. The partnership provides access to Renault Trucks' Optifleet telematics, technical support, and nationwide dealer network.
• ZenobēcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZenobē is the charging infrastructure partner for the EV Discovery Programme. They provide site surveys, DC charger installation, and ongoing charging support for electric vehicle trials. The partnership enables Vertellus to offer turnkey EV transition support including hardware, installation, and energy management.
• Renault Truck Commercials' Rental PlusstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRental Plus is a shareholder partner of Vertellus delivering tailored fleet solutions under the Vertellus national contract hire brand. They operate as a franchise within the Vertellus network, providing contract hire vehicles and services to customers including MJD Group.
• ContinentalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTyre management partner for optimised tyre performance and sustainability with 24/7 support and minimal environmental impact.
• BandvulcminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTyre management partner working alongside Continental for optimised tyre performance and sustainability.
• Optifleet (Renault Trucks)coreTechnology or IntegrationOptifleet is Renault Trucks' built-in telematics system compatible with both diesel and EV vehicles, providing real-time tracking, fuel monitoring, tachograph downloads, and compliance management. Available via desktop and mobile with customisable reporting.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Northgate Vehicle Hire: UK's largest LCV and commercial vehicle rental provider, offering flexible contract hire and fleet management to commercial operators. Directly comparable to Vertellus on customer segment (UK commercial fleet operators) and contract hire model, though it operates a multi-OEM fleet rather than a single Renault Trucks-backed portfolio.
• Fraikin: UK commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management specialist serving operators of trucks, vans and specialist vehicles. Directly comparable on contract hire structure, fleet management services and multi-weight-class (LCV-HGV) coverage, competing head-to-head for similar enterprise fleet customers.
• Speedy Hire: UK-listed provider of commercial vehicle and equipment hire with nationwide service centres. Comparable on contract hire model and UK national coverage, though Speedy's portfolio extends into broader plant and tool hire rather than focusing exclusively on road-going commercial vehicles.
• Iveco Capital: OEM-backed captive finance and contract hire arm of Iveco, offering commercial vehicle leasing tied to the Iveco dealer network across Europe. Highly comparable to Vertellus's Renault Trucks-backed model, providing a direct read on the competitive dynamics of single-OEM contract hire.
• Mercedes-Benz CharterWay: OEM-backed contract hire, rental and fleet management programme from Mercedes-Benz Trucks, providing bundled vehicle, maintenance and telematics services through the UK dealer network. Direct structural analogue to Vertellus's Renault Trucks partnership model.
• MAN Truck & Bus UK: UK OEM operations of MAN Truck & Bus offering contract hire, finance and fleet services through its dealer network. Direct structural analogue to Vertellus's single-OEM-backed commercial vehicle contract hire model, competing for similar HGV fleet operators.

Broad incumbents

• Ryder UK: Global full-service fleet management, leasing and rental provider with UK operations covering contract hire, maintenance and dedicated delivery solutions. Overlaps with Vertellus on contract hire and fleet management but operates at significantly larger scale, multi-OEM and across broader geographies.
• Arval UK: BNP Paribas-owned full-service corporate fleet leasing and mobility provider with UK operations covering cars, LCVs and commercial vehicles. Comparable on contract hire and fleet management services, but operates at much larger scale across multi-OEM and passenger-car segments.
• ALD Automotive UK: Major European corporate fleet leasing and management provider with UK operations, offering contract hire and fleet services for cars, vans and commercial vehicles. Competes with Vertellus for enterprise fleet business but with broader OEM coverage and significantly deeper balance sheet.
• LeasePlan UK: Global fleet and mobility leasing provider with UK operations, focused on operational leasing and fleet management for corporate customers. Overlaps with Vertellus on contract hire for commercial vehicles but addresses a broader mobility mix at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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