UK parcel delivery company DPD is set to deploy a further 381 electric vans as part of its plan for an expected record peak period. 

The new Ford E-Transits will all be on the road by mid-November. The order follows on from the delivery of 341 new Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans in September.

In 2025 DPD delivered over 85 million parcels on electric vehicles including a predominantly diesel free final mile service within the North and South Circular in London. 

Olly Craughan, DPD’s Head of Sustainability and Social Purpose, comments: “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."

He adds: “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.” 

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

Green retail was a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.

Check out our winners here.

The awards celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world. Our winners were revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.

The event consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, awards ceremony presided over by award winning stand-up comedian, presenter, actor and broadcaster, Aurie Styla, and after party until 1am.