Electric vehicles powering deliveries
We are committed to having 100% electric vehicles in our own fleet by 2027 (previously 2025) and supporting last mile delivery partners to transition to electric vehicles.
Electric vehicles powering deliveries
We are committed to having 100% electric vehicles in our own fleet by 2027 (previously 2025) and supporting last mile delivery partners to transition to electric vehicles.
Our Own Fleet
In May 2025 our own fleet of almost 1000 vehicles reached 70% electric, with all cars and most vans transitioned. This transition has been supported by the rollout of a robust internal charging network, currently consisting of 180 charging points nationwide across work sites and employees' homes.
We're moving now to transitioning our existing fleets of forklifts and motorbikes. Our 400 paxsters are already fully electric.
Helping our delivery partners get more electric vans on the road
Transitioning conventional vans to electric vans is a key component to lowering greenhourse gas (GHG) emissions from the delivery network. To accelerate our courier drivers' uptake, we’ve kick-started a few initiatives:
Try before you buy
We’re offering EV demos and trials through automotive partners – giving our courier drivers an exclusive experience with an EV, with the option to purchase one after the trial.
Making EVs more affordable
Our Electric Vehicle Incentive Programme offers NZ Post contractors financial support to help invest in EVs with an upfront contribution towards the total cost of purchase. This is subject to availability. For more information please contact the Sustainability team at [email protected]
Making e-vans more accessible
Our $20 million financing agreement partnership with New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) has been put in place to help accelerate the transition of the NZ Post courier fleet even faster.
This partnership enabled the purchase of over 60 electric vans as of December 2023, that are available for lease and purchase by NZ Post contractors. Each time the electric van is is re-leased, it becomes more affordable. This means our contractors can move away from their diesel van, even if they aren’t quite ready to purchase an EV upfront just yet.
Low emission trucks
Our heavy freight fleet has four different types of low-carbon emission vehicles.
The Mitsubishi Fuso E-Canter, our first electric truck, co-funded by EECA, has been on New Zealand roads since 2022, serving both Auckland and Wellington. The Hydrogen-powered Hyundai XCIENT FCEV, also co-funded by EECA, has a range of 450 km and primarily operates between Auckland and Hamilton.
In July 2024, we introduced the Mercedes E-Actros to our fleet, which now operates in the Auckland region. Additionally, three battery-electric Scania trucks were deployed in August 2024, running between the new Auckland Processing Centre and Auckland Airport.