Royal Mail has delivered one of the UK’s most significant fleet transformations, cutting emissions by almost a third since 2021. The numbers are huge:
8,800 electric vans
8 electric HGVs
2,000+ new EV vans added last year
42‑ton diesel trucks replaced with zero‑emission EHGVs
EVs operating at 400 sites, with 44 fully electrified
30,000+ employees trained in EV driving
One‑third of mechanics trained to work on EVs
80+ micro‑EVs deployed for ultra‑local deliveries
Why it matters:
This is electrification done properly, vehicles, infrastructure, training, safety, and culture.
The EV Café Takeaway
“You’ve got to take the people along on the journey…give them the training, the support, as well as the technology.” - John
“They’re not playing at it anymore. These are proper numbers for one of the largest fleets in the country.” - Sam