Menzies Distribution has announced the addition of three electric vans to its Scottish network as part of an expansion of its zero-emission fleet in the UK.
Three new Nissan ENV-200s with a Voltia conversion will operate from Oban serving routes across West Scotland.
The vans reportedly have a real-world range of around 120 miles (193km), with Menzies working towards charging using renewable energy across its entire operation.
These EVs expand Menzies zero-emissions delivery fleet to more than 120 vehicles.
The company claims to possess the UK’s largest all-electric vehicle fleet as well as the largest commercial charging infrastructure in the country through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Gnewt, delivering parcels across London.
Gnewt reportedly delivered its ten millionth parcel emission free, saving a total estimated 2.3 million kg of CO2 compared to standard diesel delivery vehicles.
Adam Smith, group commercial director at Menzies Distribution, said: “We are delighted to introduce our first electric vehicles into our Scottish delivery fleet.
“We currently have more than 120 electric vehicles delivering parcels, with a particular concentration in London, and we are looking to take the lessons we have learned from running one of the largest all-electric fleets in the UK and roll out across the country.
“Through Gnewt by Menzies Distribution, our electric vans have already delivered more than 10 million parcels emission free and we look to significantly increase that volume in 2020 as part of our green fleet strategy to introduce electric vans, powered by renewable energy to our UK depots.”
