Amazon has placed its largest-ever order for electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs), contracting Mercedes-Benz Trucks to supply over 200 eActros 600s. This significant move underscores Amazon’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2040, as outlined in The Climate Pledge.
Expanding Electric Delivery Fleet in Europe
These eActros 600s will join Amazon’s growing fleet of electric vehicles in Europe. The trucks will operate within the company’s middle-mile network, transporting goods between fulfillment centers, sort centers, and delivery stations across the UK and Germany. Once fully operational, these zero-emission vehicles are expected to transport over 350 million packages annually, significantly reducing Amazon’s environmental impact.
Investing in Charging Infrastructure
Scaling the use of eHGVs requires robust charging infrastructure. To address this, Amazon plans to install 360kW electric charging points at key locations within its network. This will enable the eActros 600 to charge from 20% to 80% battery capacity in just over an hour. Furthermore, Amazon will collaborate with various stakeholders to establish external charging points at strategic locations along key routes, facilitating longer journeys.
The eActros 600: A Powerful Electric Truck
The eActros 600, Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ flagship long-haul electric truck, boasts a battery capacity exceeding 600 kilowatt-hours, enabling a range of 500 kilometers on a single charge. Production of the eActros 600 recently commenced at Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ plant in Wörth, Germany, marking a significant step towards a more sustainable future for long-haul transportation.
Amazon’s Commitment to Sustainability
“This order of more than 200 electric trucks underlines our commitment to being a leader in electrifying heavy goods transportation in Europe,” stated Andreas Marschner, Vice President of Amazon Worldwide Operations Sustainability. “It is the biggest electric heavy truck order by Amazon to date anywhere in the world, and is an important step as we work to achieve our Climate Pledge commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions across our operations by 2040.“
Beyond eHGVs, Amazon and its delivery partners already operate over 3,000 electric vans across Europe, a number expected to surpass 10,000 by the end of 2025. This demonstrates Amazon’s ongoing commitment to electrifying its entire delivery network.
