FedEx takes significant step toward sustainability with new electric delivery vehicles and solar energy infrastructure.
FedEx has made a substantial move towards sustainability by acquiring 31 electric vans to replace retired diesel delivery vehicles in Singapore. The new electric vans, Mercedes-Benz eVito 112 models, now make up 22% of FedEx’s fleet in the country. These vans, which have a load capacity of up to 923kg and a range of up to 321km per charge, are expected to save about 148 tonnes of tailpipe emissions annually compared to the diesel vans they replace.
As part of its electrification strategy, FedEx also plans to install 31 charging stations at its South Pacific Regional Hub in Changi by January 2025. The chargers will have a power capacity of up to 11 kilowatt-hours each, with a full charge taking about 5½ hours. FedEx is working towards building the infrastructure to support up to 150 chargers at its hub in the future to accommodate more electric vehicles, including maintenance vehicles.
Furthermore, the company is installing solar panels at its 282,700 sq ft hub, aiming to meet more than half of its electricity needs with solar power. The solar panel installation is expected to be completed by January 2025, and it will help power the new EV chargers.
FedEx’s fleet electrification follows the trend set by other logistics companies like DHL Express and Ninja Van, which have also embraced electric vehicles to reduce their environmental footprint. FedEx, however, chose to purchase rather than lease its EVs, testing various models before committing to the Mercedes-Benz eVito for the long term.
