Amazon has begun deploying its largest-ever fleet of electric heavy-goods vehicles (eHGVs) in the UK, marking a major step in its mission to decarbonize deliveries across its transportation network in the country.
Following an order placed in January 2025, said by Amazon to be its largest ever, 160 electric trucks will now operate across the UK – Amazon’s largest eHGV fleet globally. Operated by carrier partners, the vehicles will transport packages between fulfilment centers, sort centers and delivery stations.
Each Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 truck has a range of over 310 miles (500km) when fully charged and can carry up to 22 metric tons per journey. Amazon has also installed fast-charging points across its UK sites, said to be capable of charging the 40-metric ton trucks from 20% to 80% in just over an hour. Once fully deployed, the fleet is expected to cover a distances per year equivalent to more than 450 trips around the world, carrying over 300 million products.
The electric revolution extends beyond long-haul routes. More than 800 new Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans will be deployed in the coming months for Amazon deliveries. Developed in collaboration with drivers and delivery partners, the vans include improved safety features, ergonomic designs and custom shelving and sliding bulkhead doors for improved efficiency.
Amazon’s city operations are also evolving. Since 2022, its electric cargo bikes have logged more than 900,000 miles across UK cities including Manchester, London and Glasgow, replacing van routes and reducing congestion and emissions. Each e-bike can carry up to 200kg, travel up to 31 miles per charge, and operate in bike lanes without a driver’s license requirement.
Complementing these efforts, Amazon is also expanding its on-foot courier program, which now operates in four London boroughs: Hackney, Westminster, Islington and Camden. Strategically parked vans serve as hubs for delivery associates who complete the final leg of delivery on foot. Amazon say more than one million packages have been delivered in this way in 2025.
Rail also plays a growing role. Amazon uses the fully electric West Coast Main Line to move products between Scotland and the Midlands in England, supporting efficient and lower-carbon regional distribution.
“These trucks, alongside more electric vans and on-foot deliveries, are a win for our customers, the environment, and our business.” said Nicola Fyfe, EU VP of Amazon Logistics. “The challenge to 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 develop the national network required for widespread electric vehicle adoption.”
Amazon’s latest initiatives form part of its broader plan to invest £40bn (US$52bn) in the UK over the next three years, supporting sustainability, innovation and job creation.
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