Thailand Post, the country’s national postal service provider, is set to replace its entire fleet of delivery vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs) within the next five years. As part of its plan, the company aims to integrate 250 electric vans on major delivery routes by the end of 2023, with an estimated reduction in energy costs of at least 30%.
“The switch to electric vehicles is in the process of all-round evaluation as there are several factors involved such as space and loading area management, speed and routes of transport,” said Thailand Post CEO Dhanant Subhadrabandhu in an interview with the Bangkok Post. “The company had started optimizing daily transport routes, which could have saved more than a million liters in fuel over the last year.”
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Thailand Post’s move towards EVs is not new, as it began switching to electric vehicles a few years ago in cities like Bangkok, Phuket, and Chon Buri. Currently, the company rents around 3,000 delivery vans, while approximately 20,000 drivers own their motorcycles.
The transition to electric vehicles is part of Thailand Post’s efforts to promote sustainable practices and reduce its carbon footprint. The country’s growing EV industry offers multiple options for the postal service provider. For instance, Chinese EV manufacturer Neta Automobile started construction of an EV factory in Thailand earlier this month. Meanwhile, Gotion High-Tech is planning to begin battery production in Thailand by the end of this year. In addition, Foxconn and the Thai energy company PTT launched the construction of a jointly operated EV factory in November last year, with plans to start production in 2024.
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In conclusion, Thailand Post’s transition to EVs is not only an environmental initiative but also a cost-saving measure. With the EV industry in Thailand growing rapidly, the company can explore multiple options for sourcing electric vehicles and promoting sustainability in its operations.
