New Zealand Post driving forward with electric vehicles

New Zealand Post has reported that it is “delivering even more sustainability per parcel” with the first fully electric vehicles entering the PACE network.  

In a statement issued yesterday (9 March), New Zealand Post reported that Vishal Kumar Sami, a PACE contractor, has obtained two Nissan e-NV200 vans.

“For the last couple of weeks, I have been testing and learning how to get the most efficiency from them. You have to be more mindful of how you drive especially when and where to charge, as there aren’t many charging stations available yet However, the payoff with massively reduced fuel costs and Road User Charges will be worth the effort,” said Vishal Kumar Sami.

New Zealand Post added: “The vehicles complement a growing electric vehicle fleet at New Zealand Post. We already have the largest electric vehicle fleet in the country with hundreds of Paxsters due to be rolled out. This, in addition to other low carbon initiatives, will help reduce the carbon footprint of every parcel delivered. Not only does this reduce our environmental impact, but also that of our customers.”

New Zealand Post started using electric vehicles in 2011 with the trial of the Mitsubishi I-MiEV.