Our History
Pelican Engineering Company Sales Ltd. was first established in 1919 in Yorkshire, and the company has traded continuously since that date. As one of the leading EV charger suppliers, the company is also the UK’s only Yutong Bus and Coach distributor, as well as operating DAF and MAN truck dealerships in the West Yorkshire area. Our team also offers IMI-accredited electric vehicle maintenance training through its subsidiary operation, EV Automotive Training.
Established by Ernest Crump using his army discharge pay in 1919 at the end of World War I, the Initial business was based on converting surplus army trucks for civilian use. The company went on to be one of the very first franchised truck distributors in the UK.
In the present day, the company is now a fourth-generation family business managed by the grandson of the founder, employing over 200 people in different roles, including 70 vehicle and equipment technicians operating from five separate sites across Wakefield.
Electric Charging, Bus and Coach experts
Pelican is now one of the largest suppliers of electric buses and coaches in the UK, and a natural extension of this business is to supply equipment and new technologies to support the wider operation of electric vehicles as their use continues to increase.
Pelican supplies a comprehensive range of EV charging solutions, support and technical assistance across the UK.
Our experienced team can provide some of the highest-rated electric vehicle chargers from stock and offer support to provide custom EV charging solutions designed to meet your specific requirements.
