NZ Post is committed to delivering on lower emissions. That’s why Scania NZ’s largest single assignment of BEV 4x2 Tractor units has just been received with open arms by NZ Post.  

Three of Scania’s full electric P25 Urban@29 (GCW) tonne, suitable for either short or medium haul journeys, started with NZ Post this week.

Scania NZ’s Director of Pre-Sales and Logistics, Rob Covich, says it is extremely satisfying to meet the bespoke requirements NZ Post had for this order and to deliver exactly what the customer wanted.  

“These are the very first dedicated tractor (semi-trailer) BEV units we’ve provided in New Zealand. NZ Post had very particular specifications for this delivery - from adaptation right through to certification – including the new-built Fruehauf trailer configuration required to meet operational flexibility.”  

The three BEVs, with capacity for 20 hours operation on a single charge, will run daily between NZ Post’s processing centre in Wiri and Auckland airport.  

Ryan Beale, National Road Operations Manager for NZ Post, says the firm is focused on opportunities to decarbonise its fleet and the Scania BEV solution impressed from the very first meeting. 

“The Scania team gave us a great deal of confidence that our specific requirements for this delivery could be met. Having the assurance that comes with dealing with a leading brand was a key consideration for us, as was the on-going customer-focus relationship by Scania. 

“In time, these BEVs could well be the start of more to come for NZ Post as part of our sustainability journey. There are other vehicles in the fleet for which BEVs may be an ideal replacement in due course,” says Beale.  

By next year, Scania has a global goal to achieve a 20% reduction in carbon emissions of its produced vehicles compared to 2015.