Summary
- Correos expands its electric vehicle fleet in Alicante with new Renault Kangoo E-Tech vans.
- New units deployed in Benidorm, Elche, and Elda to boost last-mile lasting delivery.
- Each van offers a 300 km range, 4 m³ cargo volume, 600 kg load capacity, and fast charging capability.
- Correos aims for 25% electric fleet by 2028 and 50% of vehicles using alternative technologies.
- Currently, sustainable vehicles account for nearly 25% of Correos’ total delivery fleet in Spain.
Correos Boosts Sustainability Efforts with New Electric Vans in Alicante
Spanish postal and logistics giant Correos is stepping up its commitment to environmental sustainability by expanding its electric vehicle fleet in the province of Alicante. The company has deployed new Renault Kangoo E-Tech electric vans in key delivery hubs like Benidorm, Elche, and elda to enhance its eco-amiable last-mile delivery operations.
Why the Renault Kangoo E-Tech?
The newly added Kangoo E-Tech vans are designed to combine practicality with sustainability. Here’s why these vehicles stand out:
- Cargo Capacity: Up to 4 cubic meters with a useful load of 600 kg.
- Towing Capability: Can tow up to 1,500 kg, supporting additional logistics needs.
- Accessibility: Equipped with a wide 1.45 m lateral opening for efficient loading and unloading.
- Range: Approximately 300 kilometers on a full charge, ideal for urban and suburban delivery routes.
- Fast Charging: Recovers up to 170 km of range in just 30 minutes via its 45 kWh battery and 80 kW DC charger.
- Average Use: Supports about 12,000 kilometers per month, matching demanding delivery schedules.
Sustainability and Future Goals
With these new vans, Correos firmly solidifies its position as one of Spain’s leading zero-emission delivery operators. The company already maintains a fleet of over 4,000 sustainable vehicles, including electric, hybrid, and compressed natural gas models, which accounts for nearly 25% of its total delivery fleet.
Correos has set aspiring targets to further green its fleet: by 2028, it plans for 25% of its delivery vehicles to be fully electric and 50% to run on alternative technologies.This aligns with growing environmental regulations and the need for less polluting urban transport solutions.
Impact on Service and Communities
Expanding the electric fleet also allows Correos to provide uninterrupted postal services across all population centers in alicante, even when facing environmental restrictions or regulations limiting traditional combustion engines. This approach helps reduce urban emissions and noise pollution, contributing positively to community wellbeing.
Electric Vans Fleet Overview
| feature | Kangoo E-Tech Vans |
|---|---|
| Cargo Volume | 4 m3 |
| Load Capacity | 600 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 kg |
| Range | 300 km |
| Battery | 45 kWh |
| Charging Time (170 km) | 30 minutes (80 kW DC fast charger) |
| Monthly Average distance | 12,000 km |
Conclusion
Correos’ increasing investment in electric delivery vans like the Renault Kangoo E-Tech reflects its serious commitment to sustainable logistics, reducing carbon footprints, and enhancing urban air quality. As Spain pushes forward with greener transportation standards, Correos is setting a leading example in the postal and logistics industry.
With clear goals for 2028 and a rapidly growing electric fleet, Correos is well-positioned to meet the environmental demands of the future while continuing to offer reliable delivery services across alicante and beyond.
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