As part of its sustainability efforts, Pos Malaysia has added 1,092 electric motorcycles from Motosikal Dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (MODENAS) to its fleet, in partnership with leasing provider DRB-Hicom EZ-Drive Sdn Bhd (AVIS).
The fleet expansion supports Pos Malaysia’s commitment to full electrification of its first- and last-mile delivery fleet by 2030, in line with its net-zero by 2050 goal. These MEV-1 Pro motorcycles will be delivered in batches and join the company’s existing fleet of electric vehicles, including 220 electric motorcycles and 143 electric vans.
Supporting the B2B ecosystem
The MEV-1 Pro motorcycle has been designed primarily for B2B purposes, meeting the specific needs and operational demands of logistics and delivery services. Designed to handle heavy loads, it supports a total capacity of up to 250kg, comprising a rider weight of up to 100kg and cargo up to 150kg. It has a maximum power output of 4.3kW and the ability to climb inclines of up to 19°.
MODENAS is also going to expand the availability of EV motorcycles for the B2C market, with a more affordable model launching in Q1 2025 and broader B2C access planned for Q2 2025. This phased approach enables MODENAS to cater to a range of users across the ecosystem, from businesses to individual consumers, while supporting Malaysia’s broader climate and sustainability goals.
MODENAS will provide comprehensive maintenance and servicing for the MEV-1 Pro through its nationwide service center network, ensuring reliability and simplified upkeep for fleet operators.
Ready for a sustainable future
At the handover event at MODENAS’s headquarters, Fiona Liao, Pos Malaysia’s group chief marketing, communications and sustainability officer, commented, “At Pos Malaysia, we are mindful of our responsibility to reduce our environmental impact and actively do better for the planet. This is why, in March 2023, we boldly launched our Sustainability Roadmap with an ambition to achieve net-zero by 2050 – making us the first logistics company in Malaysia to make that commitment. Since then, we have been on a mission to turn our operations greener and more sustainable, fully supporting and aligning with our country’s broader climate goals.
“Central to our path to net-zero is the introduction and transition to electric vehicles, on which we have made tremendous progress. As a progressive organization championing sustainability, we continue to make new strides today with the additional e-bikes from our strategic partners MODENAS and AVIS. We are confident that our expanded EV fleet will allow us to deliver more safely and efficiently while contributing to cleaner air and a healthier environment for the communities we serve.”
Roslan Roskan, CEO of MODENAS, added, “The MEV-1 Pro electric motorcycle embodies our dedication to practical and eco-friendly transportation options for Malaysia’s B2B sector. We are excited to support Pos Malaysia’s green journey, and our upcoming B2C motorcycle offering will allow even more users to benefit from affordable, sustainable mobility.”
Read an exclusive interview with Charles Brewer, group CEO of Pos Malaysia, about the post’s heritage, financial challenges and sustainable future in the September 2024 issue of Parcel and Postal Technology International.
