Australia Post has started a pilot programme with 36 Mercedes-Benz eVito electric vans in metropolitan delivery operations, expanding its fleet of more than 5,000 electric vehicles.
The initiative is part of the organisation’s goal to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.
The eVito vans will be powered by renewable electricity through Australia Post’s charging network and represent the first time the postal operator has trialled electric vans at this scale.
The move builds on its existing fleet of electric three-wheelers and other light transport solutions.
Australia Post plans to roll out the vans over the coming months and is working with Mercedes-Benz to provide training and operational support for drivers.
“The introduction of electric vans is an important milestone in our fleet electrification and decarbonisation strategy,” said Richard Pittard, Chief Sustainability Officer at Australia Post. “With more Australians shopping online than ever before, we’re delivering more parcels every day and we know we need to find more sustainable ways to do it.”