All-electric parcel delivery company HIVED has placed an order for 11 Mercedes-Benz eActros, as it expands its end-to-end electric delivery network.
The firm has ordered nine eActros 600 and two eActros 400 from Mercedes-Benz Dealer partner, Motus Truck & Van, which will operate across its nationwide middle mile network, collecting from retailer warehouses for delivery to end customers.
The eActros 600 will work on middle-mile deliveries as its large battery capacity of over 600 kWh means it can travel at least 310 miles on a single charge.
In the next year, HIVED plans to install megawatt chargers at its hubs in West London, the Midlands and Manchester.
These megawatt chargers will allow the eActros 600 to charge from 20 to 80% in just 30 minutes and assist in levelling the playing field between diesel and electric HGVs.
Stuart Jeggo, Sales & Marketing Director of Daimler Truck UK Limited said:
“HIVED’s rapid growth in the UK is extremely impressive, so we are delighted to be the chosen partner for their first eHGVs. I look forward to seeing the first vehicles delivered and out on the road later this year.”
James Venables, Head of Future Sustainability of Daimler Truck UK Limited added:
“HIVED’s commitment to end-to-end, all electric delivery service is a great example of how switching to electric trucks can improve sustainability of any company, particularly in the delivery sector. This progressive, future-focussed company is the ideal partner for us and the eActros.”
HIVED’s Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Mathias Krieger commented:
“This is a major moment for the logistics industry. In an industry where the status quo is to run a mixed fleet at best, HIVED is the first delivery company to operate an all-electric delivery network across the middle and final delivery mile. With the eActros, HIVED continues to redefine what a modern delivery company looks like with our expanded electric middle mile capacity.”
The news comes as Transport + Energy launches its Fleet Electrification Forum this year. Find out more information here.
Image courtesy of HIVED
