How Is Amazon's eHGV Fleet Decarbonising UK Logistics?

Amazon is advancing its strategy to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040 with the introduction of 160 electric heavy-goods vehicles (eHGVs) to its UK transport network.

This represents the country's largest ever order of eHGVs and expands Amazon's global electric truck fleet as Amazon works to electrify its logistics and delivery operations.

The 40-tonne electric trucks will be integrated into Amazon's existing network transporting products between its fulfilment centres, sort centres and delivery stations across the UK.

The initiative is a component of Amazon's broader efforts, which already include a global fleet of more than 35,000 electric delivery vans.

Once fully operational the new eHGV fleet is projected to travel millions of miles annually.

eHGV charging and network decarbonisation

A primary challenge in scaling electric logistics is the development of adequate charging infrastructure.

To support its new fleet, Amazon has installed fast-charging points at its UK facilities, capable of replenishing the truck batteries from 20 to 80% in just over an hour.

Amazon’s carrier partners will operate the fleet with some vehicles being part-funded through the UK Government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme in partnership with Innovate UK.

Nicola Fyfe EU Vice President 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 an important step 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 in 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.”

The technology in operation

The vehicles selected for this expansion are the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 produced by Daimler Truck Limited.

Each truck is capable of carrying a 22-metric-tonne load.

The deployment of these vehicles is a step toward making sustainable long-haul transport a reality.

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.”

In addition to the eHGVs, Amazon is adding over 800 new Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans to its last-mile delivery fleet.

These vans incorporate ergonomic designs and features such as custom shelving and sliding doors to improve driver comfort and package handling efficiency.

Reducing urban emissions with on-foot deliveries

Beyond vehicle electrification, Amazon is also expanding its on-foot delivery services in London.

This model, which uses stationary vans as mobile distribution hubs for walkers delivering to nearby addresses, aims to lower traffic congestion and improve local air quality.

Following the delivery of over one million packages on foot in 2025 in areas like Hackney, Westminster and Islington, the programme has now launched in Camden.

The collaboration with local authorities is a key part of this strategy.

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."