EDF to deliver for Royal Mail car fleet – reNews

EDF is to deliver electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure to the Royal Mail Group in the UK.

The three-year framework agreement will support Royal Mail Group’s commitment under the ‘Optimise Prime Project’ – the world’s largest commercial electric vehicle project.

EDF will provide charging points, associated maintenance and ancillary items such as signs, bollards and wheel stops.

The initial scope for the agreement will see chargers installed on Royal Mail Group sites in south-east England, with potential for this to increase as required.

EDF managing director for customers Philippe Commaret said: “The fact that the largest fleet operator in Europe has committed to such an ambitious project is a turning point in our journey to a low-carbon future.

“Working with Royal Mail to install EV infrastructure at their UK sites will allow them to accelerate towards an electric future, and hopefully inspire other businesses to follow suit.”

Royal Mail Group fleet director Paul Gatti said: “As we continue to realise our EV ambitions, we are careful to choose the right partners along the journey.

“We chose to work with EDF Energy – not just as a supplier – but also as a solutions partner to implement our new sustainability strategy.

“Over the three years we are confident that, alongside EDF Energy, we can deliver the infrastructure needed to power Europe’s largest commercial fleet of EVs.”