Decarbonising Deliveries: Amazon’s Record-Breaking EV Fleet

As of 2025, Amazon has a global fleet of more than 35,000 electric delivery vans bringing packages to customers while producing fewer emissions than traditional vans.

The company is working towards its target of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2040 or sooner.

Amazon is expanding its transportation network in the UK to include 160 electric heavy-goods vehicles (eHGVs).

This will be the UK’s largest ever order of eHGVs and the largest number of electric trucks in Amazon’s global network.

The trucks will be transporting products between Amazon logistics hubs across the UK.

Once fully operational, the fleet will travel the annual equivalent of more than 450 trips around the Earth, carrying more than 300 million products.

Nicola Fyfe, EU VP of Amazon Logistics, says: “The first vehicles from our record-breaking eHGV order are now on Britain’s roads, transporting products between our hubs.

“This marks a major milestone in our journey to decarbonise our UK transportation network.

“These trucks, alongside more electric vans and on-foot deliveries, are a win for our customers, the environment and our business.

“The challenge is scaling this approach across the logistics industry, however, is charging infrastructure.

“We’ve invested in our own facilities but need continued industry and government collaboration to help develop the national network required for widespread electric vehicle adoption.”

Amazon’s electric trucks

The order of electric trucks was made in early 2025, with Amazon aiming to expand its zero-exhaust emission deliveries.

Amazon’s carrier partners are responsible for operating the fleet of 40 tonne electric trucks, with a small number part-funded by the UK Government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator programme (ZEHID) in partnership with Innovate UK.

The fleet of electric Mercedes-Benz Truck eActros 600s can transport up to a 22 metric tonne load per journey between Amazon’s fulfilment centres, sort centres and delivery stations.

Amazon has installed fast charging points at its UK sites, which can charge the trucks from 20 to 80% battery capacity in just over an hour.

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler Truck Limited is responsible for producing the Mercedes-Benz trucks.

Heiko Selzam, Managing Director of Daimler Truck UK Limited, says: “The eActros 600 was designed for forward-thinking companies like Amazon – businesses taking real action to make logistics more sustainable.

“Seeing these trucks now on the road, delivering to Amazon customers, marks an exciting step toward the decarbonisation of road freight and the future of long-haul transport.”

Providing on-foot deliveries

Amazon will also begin deploying more than 800 new Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans for its deliveries.

The vans feature improved safety features, ergonomic designs and practical delivery enhancements including custom shelving and sliding doors.

This increases the comfort for drivers and allows for more efficient handling of packages.

In London, Amazon is expanding its on-foot delivery services, after successfully delivering more than one million packages in 2025.

This method improves air quality and reduces traffic congestion, working towards a better environmental footprint in London.

After successful pilot projects in Hackney, Westminster and Islington, Amazon has launched on-foot operations in Camden.

This involves using stationary vans as mobile distribution points, with delivery associates collecting packages and delivering on foot to nearby neighbourhoods.

Councillor Adam Harrison, Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden, says: “We are partnering with Amazon to support a trial of walking deliveries from a private industrial site in Camden.

“We hope that this trial will help reduce van miles and improve local air quality.

“We will monitor the impacts closely and use the findings to shape future freight policy.”