For around a decade, we have been investing in the electrification of our delivery fleet to ensure that your shipments are delivered CO2e-free. Through our substantial investments, we are not only securing a competitive advantage but also actively shaping the future of e-mobility.
Deutsche Post and DHL operates the largest electric delivery fleet for letters and parcels in Germany. We are proud to say that well over 60% of our vehicle fleet is already electrically powered, representing a crucial step toward reducing CO2e emissions. Each electric vehicle reduces CO2e emissions by more than 4 tonnes per year compared with a conventional delivery vehicle. That is equivalent to an impressive 1,200 liters of diesel saved per electric vehicle. Deutsche Post’s clear leadership position compared with its competitors is also confirmed by the BPEX Sustainability Study*. According to the study, more than 90% of all electric vehicles in the entire CEP market** (2024 figures) belonged to Deutsche Post. By 2026, we had already expanded this share to around 40,000 electric vehicles across our combined mail and parcel delivery operations.
When selecting our vehicles, we rely on trusted partners such as Ford and Mercedes, with whom we have maintained long-standing partnerships, as well as, of course, the StreetScooter developed by Deutsche Post. To ensure the efficient operation of our electric vehicle fleet, we have also invested heavily in expanding charging infrastructure at our operational sites. With around 44,000 charging points, we are the largest private charging infrastructure operator in Germany. And the best part: the batteries of our electric delivery fleet are charged using electricity from renewable energy sources.
