Federal Express Corporation has introduced 55 electric vehicles (EVs) into its Australian parcel pickup and delivery fleet, marking a milestone in the company’s sustainability strategy.
The new vehicles, comprising Fuso eCanter trucks and Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans, will operate in metropolitan areas with the first deployment of 15 eCanters in Adelaide.
The Adelaide rollout represents the first phase of a broader expansion that will see additional EVs deployed across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, with further regional operations planned as charging infrastructure develops.
The initiative builds on FedEx’s growing focus on environmental performance amid rising demand for sustainable logistics solutions.
The Fuso eCanters can travel up to 200 kilometres per charge and provide an estimated annual reduction of up to 13.2 tonnes of CO2 emissions per vehicle when compared with diesel models.
Meanwhile, the Mercedes-Benz eSprinters, equipped with a 1.5-tonne capacity and a range of up to 264 kilometres, are projected to cut up to 8.5 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year.
Both models are specifically suited for daily parcel delivery in urban areas.
Peter Langley, Regional Vice President of FedEx Australasia, described the fleet launch as a significant milestone.
“The introduction of these electric vehicles to our pickup and delivery fleet in Australia marks a pivotal moment in our operations,” he said.
He added that the move is “an important initial step we have taken to help reduce the environmental impact of our pickup and delivery operations while continuing to provide the efficient and reliable service our customers expect”.
The EV rollout in Australia aligns with FedEx Corporation’s global objective to electrify its entire parcel pickup and delivery fleet by 2040 and achieve carbon-neutral operations across all business lines.
A similar initiative was recently launched in New Zealand, reinforcing the regional contribution to company-wide sustainability goals.
Beyond vehicle electrification, FedEx is pursuing a multi-pronged strategy to lower emissions globally.
This includes aircraft modernisation, the use of sustainable fuels, investment in renewable energy, development of efficient facilities, and support for carbon sequestration research.