Amazon has requested the UK’s largest-ever order of electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) and invested in new lower-emission delivery methods, including rail and on-foot deliveries.
Focusing on eHGVs
Over the next 18 months, Amazon will integrate more than 140 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 and eight Volvo FM Battery Electric trucks into its UK transportation network. This marks the country’s largest eHGV purchase to date.
These vehicles are expected to transport over 300m packages annually, covering routes between fulfilment centres, sorting hubs, and customer homes without producing exhaust emissions.
To support the fleet, Amazon is installing fast charging infrastructure, including 360 kW chargers capable of powering the 40-tonne trucks from 20% to 80% in just over an hour. With a full charge range of 310 miles, these vehicles represent a significant step toward decarbonising road transport.
A portion of the Mercedes-Benz trucks is funded through the UK Government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme, backed by Innovate UK.
Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood comments, “Business has a crucial role to play in decarbonising our roads. It’s fantastic to see Amazon place the UK’s biggest ever order of electric trucks, supported in part by our £200m ZEHID project.”
Progress Toward Net-Zero Goals
Since 2022, Amazon has completed over 150m UK deliveries using electric vans and cargo bikes, covering more than 19m miles. Nicola Fyfe, EU VP of Amazon Logistics, says:
“Decarbonising our transport network is key to achieving our net-zero carbon goal by 2040. Today’s announcement is an exciting step forward for our customers, the environment, and our business.”
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