British supermarket chain ASDA has committed £1.3 million to expand its electric vehicle operations, aiming to more than double its fleet of electric grocery delivery vans and install the necessary charging infrastructure across select store locations.
The investment is part of ASDA’s broader efforts to decarbonise its logistics operations and improve sustainability in its e-commerce supply chain. By September, 21 stores are expected to transition to fully electric home delivery fleets, with the new vans projected to make over one million customer deliveries in the year following their deployment.
While ASDA has not confirmed which specific van models will be purchased under the latest investment, its current electric delivery fleet includes models based on the Maxus Deliver 9 chassis cab and the Ford eTransit. These vehicles are designed for grocery logistics and feature separate zones for ambient, chilled, and frozen items. The first of these electric vans were introduced at sites including Gillingham Pier, Old Kent Road, and Sheffield Chaucer in 2023.
The new electric vans are expected to have a range of up to 130 miles per charge and could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 1,700 kg per year, according to company estimates. ASDA also operates alternative fuel logistics vehicles, including what it claims is the UK’s largest single fleet of LNG-powered trucks.
