It seems the world of vans is heading into an all-electric future.
This week, delivery giant Amazon unveiled their new custom electric delivery vans.
They are rolling out on a large scale through the next few years, with plans to have 100,000 on the road by 2030.
The van was designed in part with input from Amazon delivery drivers,.
They feature built-in Alexa, advanced traffic sensors, hands-free navigation and 360-degree cameras around the vehicle.
The vans also include an ergonomically designed driver’s seat and a new interior layout for easier access to packages.
The company developed them as part of its wider goal to become carbon neutral by 2040.
Meanwhile, Kier Group, responsible for many motorway and major road repairs across the UK, has also added electric vehicles to its fleet.
Its new electric taxi vans can carry two Euro-sized pallets, with a payload of up to 830kg.
These taxi vans will deliver supplies to roadwork sites across the country and are currently being tested throughout the UK.
They also form part of Kier Group’s wider goal of achieving carbon neutrality.
The push towards electric vehicles is helping commercial vehicle technology develop quickly, making electric vans more practical and affordable.
Prices are becoming more realistic, while the technology itself is becoming increasingly reliable.
With potential running-cost savings too, an electric van could be worth considering when it’s time for your next upgrade.
