Australia Post is accelerating its fleet electrification with the launch of a new electric van pilot, introducing 36 Mercedes-Benz eVito vans into its delivery network - the first time it has trialled a fleet of electric vans at this scale.
The pilot builds on Australia Post's commitment to target Net Zero emissions by 2050 and adds to its growing fleet of more than 5,000 electric vehicles already in operation. The eVito vans will operate in metro areas, where their stop-start efficiency is ideally suited to busy delivery routes.
The vans produce zero tailpipe emissions and will be powered by 100% renewable electricity through Australia Post's network charging infrastructure.
Australia Post Chief Sustainability Officer, Richard Pittard said the pilot is an important addition to Australia Post's focus on more sustainable operations for customers and the community, particularly with continued growth in parcel volumes driven by Australia's growing eCommerce sector.
"The introduction of electric vans is an important milestone in our fleet electrification and decarbonisation strategy. 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.
"This is our largest electric van trial to date. It's a meaningful step forward as we continue building a modern, sustainable delivery network that meets the evolving needs of our customers while reducing our environmental impact," Mr Pittard said.
The rollout will continue over the coming months, with Australia Post working closely with Mercedes-Benz to train team members and support a smooth transition to the new electric vehicles.
The pilot forms part of Australia Post's broader investment in delivering a more sustainable future and transforming its operations to support long-term environmental goals.
