Royal Mail says EVs will be trialled in cities across the UK
Royal Mail has begun trials of its new micro electric vehicles as it steps up its efforts to reduce its emissions.
Two purpose-built vehicles will by trialled for the next six months delivering letters and small parcels in Crewe, Edinburgh Liverpool, London and Swindon.
The EVs have no tailpipe CO2e emissions and a range of between 70-90 miles in a single charge, which is through a standard three-pin plug.
Royal Mail has also used drones to deliver Covid testing kits and low-emmision tyres in an effort to be more environmentally friendly.
Simon Thompson, Royal Mail’s chief executive, said: “It’s really exciting to see these micro electric vehicles making their way into our daily deliveries.”
“We’re committed to keep on reducing our environmental impact and we intend to leave no stone unturned in trialling new technologies and new ways of delivering to help us do that.”
“As our fantastic posties make most deliveries on foot, this already means we have the lowest reported CO2e per parcel of major UK delivery companies.”
“From drones to electric vehicles, fuel-efficient tyres to bio-CNG trucks, we’ll keep on innovating to reduce our environmental impact even further.”
