The UK Royal Mail, a subsidiary of International Distribution Services, has deployed its 6,000th electric delivery van, adding it to 15 others at its Manchester mail center for deliveries and collections.

So far, more than 240 Royal Mail offices use EVs. Royal Mail purchased its first 100 EVs in December 2017.

Most of Royal Mail’s electric vans are charged on-site across the company’s estate via a purchased 100% renewable electricity supply.

In July, Royal Mail announced it was adding another 2,100 electric vans to its fleet over the next year as part of its overall annual vehicle replacement plan. The additions will increase the electric fleet to 7,100 vans.

“It’s exciting to hit this major milestone just as we enter 2025. Electric vehicles offer so many benefits for both our staff and customers. Our zero-emission vehicles make our deliveries greener, reducing noise and air pollution in local communities,” said Alistair Cochrane, Royal Mail’s Chief Operating Officer.

Source: International Distribution Services