[Infographic] Electric Vehicles - The Future of All-Mile Deliveries

What are Electric Vehicles (EVs)?

Electric vehicles are automobiles that run on electric motors, instead of internal-combustion engines that generate power by burning a mix of fuel and gases. There are primarily two types of electric vehicles.

All-Electric Vehicles (AEVs)

Run solely on electricity

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)

Run partially on fuel and electricity

Why are supply chains embracing EVs for all-mile deliveries?

EVs are both eco-friendly and offer business benefits to logistics companies. By adopting electric fleet in the all-mile, enterprises can

Reduce carbon footprint and minimize the impact of logistics on the environment

Minimize fuel consumption significantly

Reduces operating costs

Save time and cost on fleet maintenance

Top market players that are adopting EVs in their supply chain

Plans to include 100,000 battery-electric delivery vans for its Prime deliveries by 2030

Has committed to transitioning to 100% adoption of electric vehicles by 2030

Aims to operate an entire fleet of all-electric vehicles powered with 100% renewable energy

Plans to carry out 25 percent of its all-mile deliveries by electric vehicles by 2025

Aims to ramp up its fleet of 800 EVs to 4,000-5,000 in the next two years

Should you consider taking the EV route for all-mile logistics?

Electric vehicles are certainly shaping the future of all-mile transportation, but the big question is whether it is ideal for your business. EVs are best suited to businesses that carry out all-mile deliveries within a fixed and limited radius.