- Amazon now operates a fleet of 160 electric HGVs, including Mercedes eActros trucks, in the UK
- 800 additional Mercedes eSprinter vans ordered
- Company installs fast chargers to meet demand
Amazon says it has placed its “largest ever order for heavy-duty electric vehicles” in the UK as the company continues to expand its electric vehicle footprint to reduce transport-related emissions.
A “record order in January 2025” brought Amazon’s total number of electric HGVs to 160, meaning Britain now has the highest number of electric HGVs of any country in which Amazon operates.
This means the equivalent of more than 450 journeys around the world would be covered each year by Amazon’s UK-based electric HGVs, reducing tailpipe emissions along the way.
One of Amazon’s largest global electric vehicle fleets is in the UK
Amazon’s latest order includes a fleet of Mercedes eActros 600 trucks, which use a 621 kWh battery for a range of up to 310 miles. Fast charging at up to 400 kW (3-4 times that of a typical compact electric sedan) takes the battery from 20 to 80 percent in “just over an hour.”
Amazon says these trucks can carry up to 22 metric tons per trip, meaning 300 million products are transported each year by its fleet of electric heavy-duty trucks.
Mercedes has enjoyed huge success with its eActros family of trucks, signing up customers like XPO Logistics, PepsiCo and even Sam Fender for a tailpipe emissions-free UK tour.
Moving closer to last-mile delivery, the company has also placed an order for 800 additional Mercedes eSprinter vans which are expected to arrive “in the coming months”.
These use 81 kWh and 113 kWh batteries for a range of up to 272 miles, but Amazon has worked with Mercedes to put its own brand on the vans “based on learnings from drivers and delivery partners”.
Low-carbon transport also comes in the form of e-bikes in cities like Manchester, London and Glasgow, and on foot in Hackney, Westminster and Islington in London.
As well as rolling out a large fleet of electrified vehicles, Amazon has also upgraded its infrastructure to support them, including adding fast charging points across its UK sites.
“These trucks, along with more electric vans and foot deliveries, are a win for our customers, the environment and our business,” commented Nicola Fyfe, European vice president of Amazon Logistics.
Follow TechRadar on Google News And add us as your favorite source to get our news, reviews and expert opinions in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!
And of course you can too follow TechRadar on TikTok for news, reviews, unboxings in video form and receive regular updates from us on WhatsApp Also.
