Tech and e-commerce powerhouse Amazon has said today that it now has more than 50,000 electric delivery vans in operation across its global business.
From custom-built vans to e-cargo bikes, these zero-tailpipe-emission vehicles are helping the organisation deliver billions of packages to customers around the world, according to Amazon.
At the Amazon Delivering the Future event, which is taking place in London this week, Amazon reflected on the 15 electric vehicle models it has been trialling on global roads to test and learn. These include e-cargo bikes, three-wheelers, and heavy-duty trucks all powered in a way that promise zero-tailpipe-emissions.
The 50,000 figure means Amazon is halfway to its goal of at least 100,000 electric delivery vans by 2030. The company said it selects makes and models to meet the specific needs of different regions and routes across its operations.
For example, e-bikes are being used for navigating deliveries in congested cities, where deliveries are also located closer together. Amazon now has more than 70 micromobility hubs in place across more than 50 cities in Europe, which brings the distribution hub closer to the communities it serves.
Also discussed at the event today, was India’s position as the world’s largest two-wheeler market with the country having a deep-rooted two wheeler culture that naturally extends to delivery services. More than 80% of Amazon deliveries in India are conducted via two-wheelers, according to stats shared at the event.
Meanwhile, the audience learned that the electric vans Amazon uses from Rivian were custom-designed with Amazon teams, with the process of designing, testing, and first rolling out the vans occurring in just under three years.
On the electric trucks that were introduced to Amazon’s global logistics in 2024, Apoorva Prasad, vice president of Amazon Global Logistics, remarked: “We’re getting great reviews from drivers – they love the smooth, quiet ride and the comfortable design of the cab.”
Last year, Amazon announced its largest-ever single order of more than 200 electric-heavy duty trucks in Europe. It noted this week there are over 100 currently in operation and the company is on track to more than double that fleet by the end of 2026.
Delivering the Future EMEA 2026, which began yesterday and comes to a close today, has brought media, creators, and policymakers together in London to help them understand more about Amazon’s innovation agenda.
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