Harrods to add electric van to its fleet

Harrods is set to add an all-electric Nissan e-NV200 to its delivery fleet.

The van, which has a range of up to 106 miles on a single charge, will be used to make daily deliveries to the store’s customers.

This means it is capable of making up to 50 deliveries per week, covering an average distance of 150 miles in the London area, only needing one charge a week.

It has an average running cost of as little as two pence per mile and will have a positive effect on the air quality in the city.

The Nissan e-NV200 has been specially adapted to fit Harrods’ delivery needs. The load space of the van has been fully refrigerated and shelving units have been added to allow for fresh groceries to be transported.

The exterior has also been wrapped in the traditional green and gold Harrods livery to make it recognisable as it travels around the city.

Guy Cheston, media Sales director at Harrods said: “It’s wonderful to see an electric Harrods van on the roads of London again. As one of Britain’s largest established department stores, we are committed to reducing our carbon emissions and mitigating our environmental footprint.

“As part of our carbon and energy management policy, we have identified transportation as a key area where we can make a real impact.”