Michelin has expanded its electric commercial vehicle fleet in the United Kingdom with the addition of 19 Ford electric vans, increasing the share of battery-electric vehicles in its Connected Solutions Division to nearly two-thirds.
The deployment includes three Ford E-Transit Custom vans and 16 Ford E-Transit Courier models, replacing diesel-powered vehicles as part of the company’s fleet electrification strategy.
Electric fleet continues to grow
The latest additions increase Michelin’s battery-electric fleet to 36 vehicles out of a total operational fleet of 56.
According to the company, the expanded fleet is expected to reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 79.5 tonnes. Michelin plans to continue replacing diesel vehicles over the coming year as it works toward its goal of operating a fully electric fleet by 2030.
“Michelin is committed to a sustainable future, and the use of telematics data has supported this journey for several years,” said Andrew French, B2B Sales Director at Michelin UK & Ireland. “Michelin Connected Fleet technology has allowed us to improve road safety and driving style through measurement of harsh braking and acceleration, reducing accidents and helping us maximise our fleet utilisation.”
Driver training supports EV transition
To support the rollout, Michelin hosted a driver training event in Stoke-on-Trent covering vehicle operation, onboard systems and charging procedures.
The programme also focused on efficient driving techniques aimed at maximizing vehicle range during daily operations.
Michelin selected the Ford electric vans following operational road tests conducted by its fleet teams. The vehicles are equipped with either Michelin Agilis 3 summer tyres or Michelin Agilis CrossClimate all-season tyres.
According to Michelin, the Agilis 3 tyre offers lower rolling resistance than its predecessor to improve vehicle efficiency and driving range, while the Agilis CrossClimate provides year-round performance and carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) certification for use in winter driving conditions.
