Parcel delivery firm DPD has ordered 300 electric Nissan e-NV200 vans, which they claim is the largest single UK commercial EV van order in history.
The order will take DPD’s electric fleet to 450 vehicles in total, with plans in place to exceed the firm’s stated target of 500 EVs by the end of the year. DPD is aiming for 10% of its van fleet to be electric in each of its 68 UK depots by that point.
DPD vans have become a familiar sight in towns and cities thanks to the popularity of internet shopping and it’s estimated the company delivers 5.2 million parcels every day across the UK and Europe.
The Nissan e-NV200 can cover up to 187 miles on one charge and can be rapid charged to 80% in around 60 minutes, or to full in less than eight hours with a wall box.
Dwain McDonald, DPD’s CEO said: ‘This is a real landmark day in the move to a more sustainable future for the parcel industry. These vehicles are changing the way we work.
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