DPD UK Expands Electric Van Fleet to 4,000 Vehicles
The UK parcel firm is integrating 341 new Mercedes-Benz eSprinters to support peak holiday delivery volumes.
UK-based parcel delivery company DPD is expanding its electric vehicle operations by taking delivery of 341 new Mercedes-Benz eSprinters, a move that will bring its total EV fleet to 4,000 vehicles.
What Happened
The new eSprinters are scheduled to become operational by the end of October, timed to coincide with what DPD expects to be a record-breaking peak Christmas period. The vans will be deployed across the United Kingdom and supported by the Mercedes-Benz CompleteCare repair and maintenance program. This expansion follows DPD’s long-term strategy of rolling out electric vehicles in its last-mile fleet since 2018, during which time the company delivered over 85 million parcels using EVs in 2025.
Why It Matters
Olly Craughan, Head of Sustainability for DPD UK, stated that large panel vans are the workhorse of their final mile operation. The addition of these vehicles aims to increase lower-emission delivery capabilities over a wider area. Currently, DPD’s EV fleet operates in more than 7,300 postcodes, primarily in inner-city locations to reduce air pollution. According to Craughan, the new eSprinters offer the same payload capacity as equivalent 3.5t diesel vans, while improved battery technology and range allow depots to deploy larger EVs further afield.
The Bottom Line
DPD UK’s fleet integration of 341 Mercedes-Benz eSprinters marks a significant scaling of its electric logistics infrastructure, bringing the total count to 4,000 EVs just ahead of the holiday season.
