The Royal Mail has further strengthened the company’s position as the UK’s largest electric delivery fleet – with the introduction of its 9,000th electric van.
The latest zero-emission version of its iconic red vans joins more than 120 already operating from Colchester Delivery Office.
The news follows Royal Mail’s announcement that it is deploying its first electric cargo cycles in cities across the UK.
The company is aiming to reach Net-Zero by 2040. Its electrification journey began in 2017 with an initial order of 100 electric vehicles and has since rapidly expanded its fleet as part of its commitment to reducing emissions. Now, nearly a third of Royal Mail’s delivery routes are zero-emission, with 44 delivery offices now fully electric.
Electric vans offer savings on running, servicing and maintenance costs over the lifecycle of a vehicle when compared to their diesel equivalents, while also helping the communities Royal Mail serves become cleaner, healthier and better places to live.
Stuart Murphy, Royal Mail’s Head of Fleet Transformation, said:
“Reaching 9,000 electric vehicles is a major milestone as we work to transform our fleet. This shift is helping us cut emissions while delivering a better service for our customers, with quieter, cleaner deliveries in communities across the UK.”
Royal Mail is investing in the next generation of zero-emission vehicles. The company introduced its first electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) in December, supporting the decarbonisation of its national distribution network.
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