From Amazon to UPS, Major Corporate Fleets Are Electrifying Fast
When big brands electrify, there’s no turning back.
Even when they are not required to do so, many companies have made substantial commitments to fleet electrification for sustainability purposes. Let's take a look at a few global electrification initiatives and the companies leading the way.
The Climate Group’s global EV100 program brings together 82 companies committed to accelerating the transition to EVs and making electric transport the new normal by 2030.
Notable participants include AstraZeneca, Baidu, Bank of America, Biogen, BT, Genentech, Goldman Sachs, several airports including Heathrow, HP, IKEA, Lyft, NTT, PG&E and Unilever, showing that electrification is everywhere.
The Climate Pledge has brought companies on board to reach Paris Agreement targets 10 years early. Founded by Amazon, the pledge has attracted commitments from many high-profile brands.
Amazon has committed to 100,000 electric delivery vehicles, the largest-ever order. Mercedes-Benz will provide more than 1,800 electric vehicles for Amazon’s delivery fleet in Europe. Large organizations such as Verizon, Infosys and RB have also signed on to The Climate Pledge agreement.
The Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance, led by Ceres, is a collaborative group of companies focused on accelerating the transition to electric vehicles. It supports companies in making and achieving bold commitments to fleet electrification. The Alliance also aggregates corporate demand for EVs to expand the business case for production of a more diverse array of EV models. Members include Amazon, AT&T, Best Buy, DHL, Exelon, Hertz, IKEA, JLL and Uber.
Beyond industry organizations, many international companies have made impressive commitments to electrification. Let's look at a few.
BT Group is an EV100 member and has committed to convert its commercial vehicles to electric where it is the best technical and economic solution by 2045.
DPD has electrified 10% of its fleet ahead of schedule and is helping develop the next generation of electric vehicles, including cargo bikes and vans.
FedEx has purchased 1,000 electric trucks.
IKEA has committed to zero-emission deliveries as part of a quest to be climate-positive by 2030. Deliveries may already be emission-free in Amsterdam, Los Angeles, New York, Paris and Shanghai.
La Poste uses 39,696 electric vehicles, including 16,260 lightweight utility vehicles and 23,436 bikes and trolleys. It claims the world's largest EV fleet.
Lyft has committed to 100% EVs by 2030.
PepsiCo has 70,000 trucks delivering both heavier weight liquids and lightweight snacks. The company is currently using four Class 6 electric delivery vehicles out of Modesto, California.
Total has committed to 20,000 EVs for the Metropolitan Region Amsterdam Electric, as well as other ventures in Germany, France and the UK.
Uber has committed to electrify 100% of its rides by 2030 and transition to a 100% zero-emission platform by 2040.
UPS has invested in Arrival and committed to 10,000 electric trucks.
Volvo will launch a full range of electric heavy-duty trucks in Europe in 2021.
Walmart has committed to 100% renewable energy by 2035 and zero-emission global operations and electrifying long-haul trucks by 2040.
Electric vehicle model availability is expected to contribute to substantial sales growth across the medium- and heavy-duty vehicle categories that make up crucial components of delivery and logistics fleets. This sales growth has the potential to radically transform the face of these fleets.
As even more models become available across all vehicle classes, sales will continue to grow and electric fleets will be able to reduce costs, meet regulations and achieve sustainability goals.
The financial and sustainability advantages of electrification are leading to major corporate fleet commitments and significant sales growth for electric fleet vehicles. As more companies choose electric vehicles for fleet and other purposes, they will need to rely on smart EV charging solutions that can keep electric vehicle fleets in service at low cost with optimized energy use.
ChargePoint has the expertise to deliver smart, comprehensive charging that works for any fleet depot or destination, expertly supporting the transition to electric mobility while reducing emissions and total cost of ownership for fleets and businesses worldwide.
