UPS Expands Electric Vehicle Fleet in Europe by 600 Vehicles

UPS announces the expansion of its electric vehicle fleet. The introduction of the new vehicles is part of a comprehensive electrification initiative by UPS in Europe. In total, the company will put 600 electric vehicles into operation in Europe this year, of which 100 IVECO eDaily (Type P45E) have already been deployed in Paris.

(Basel/Bülach) This year, a total of 192 new electric vehicles are to be put into operation, including 188 in Germany and 4 in Bülach, Switzerland. This measure is a key component of UPS’s strategy to reduce emissions in parcel delivery and to replace 40 percent of fuel consumption in road transport with alternative energies by 2025.

New Vehicles Also for Switzerland

The new vehicles are IVECO eDaily vehicles modified in Germany according to UPS specifications. A total of 49 3.8-ton vehicles with a loading volume of 14 cubic meters (P45E) will be put into operation, four of which will be in Switzerland. The vehicles are equipped with batteries that have a charging capacity of 74 kWh (P45E).

The electric vehicles have a range of up to 230 km, a continuous electric drive that allows for smoother driving behavior, and are made from fully recyclable polypropylene instead of aluminum, achieving a weight reduction of up to 30 percent. The vehicles are charged overnight in Bülach.

Strong Signal for Sustainable Delivery

“Our customers expect reliable, efficient, and sustainable logistics from us. The transition to electric mobility is a crucial step towards resilient logistics,” explains Burak Kılıç, Managing Director of UPS Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. “With the launch of an electric vehicle fleet in Switzerland, we are sending a strong signal of our commitment to sustainable deliveries, reducing CO₂ emissions, and improving air quality.”

Electrification Only Part of Decarbonization Efforts

Electrification is only one part of UPS’s decarbonization efforts. The company is investing in alternative fuels, renewable energies, and climate-conscious facilities to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

Photo: © UPS