DPD adds 381 electric Ford E-Transits ahead of record peak
DPD electric vans are set to play a bigger role this winter, as the UK’s leading premium parcel delivery company adds a further 381 Ford E-Transits to its fleet. The firm expects a record peak period, and all of the new vehicles will be on the road by mid-November.
New Ford E-Transits Arrive in Time for Black Friday
The vans will join the fleet as DPD gears up for Black Friday and the Christmas period, which is critical to business and residential customers alike. The new 3.5t equivalent Ford E-Transits offer maximum payload and an enhanced range. That makes them ideal for a wide range of DPD delivery routes the length and breadth of the country.
DPD is no stranger to the model, having first deployed E-Transits in early 2022. The latest order also follows hot on the heels of the delivery of 341 new Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans in September. Together, the two orders show that the company continues to invest in more sustainable fleet solutions.
Driving Towards Sustainable Parcel Delivery
The investment supports DPD’s ongoing aim to be the UK’s leader in sustainable delivery. In 2025, the company delivered over 85 million parcels on electric vehicles. It also operates a predominantly diesel-free final mile service within the North and South Circular in London.
For fleet operators, the announcement highlights growing demand for electric vans that combine strong payload, longer range and reliable service support. These are the qualities that allow electric vehicles to move beyond city centres and onto longer delivery routes.
What DPD Says About Its Electric Van Investment
Olly Craughan, DPD’s Head of Sustainability and Social Purpose, explained why the company chose Ford again. He commented, “Ford is a strong partner for DPD, and we already operate a significant number of E-Transits. They have performed well for us over the last four years, while the TrustFord mobile service network also played a big part in us choosing Ford again.
The enhanced range means we can now get more of these larger electric vans out on our longer routes, making a bigger difference in terms of reducing emissions.
“This is set to be our biggest peak yet, so it is great to be able to say to customers that we will have more electric vans delivering on the road than ever before. We know this is a key issue for many shippers, large and small and we are delighted to be delivering more of their parcels on electric vehicles.”
A Greener Peak Period for UK Shippers
With the extra E-Transits in place, DPD can offer more customers the option of low-emission delivery during its busiest weeks of the year. Retailers and shippers of every size are paying closer attention to how their parcels travel, and the growing electric fleet gives DPD a clear answer to that demand.
