Deutsche Post DHL reaches 5,000 target of operating electric StreetScooter vans

Deutsche Post DHL has made its target of having 5,000 electric StreetScooter vans in operation before the end of the year.

As reported by Electrive, the 5,000 StreetScooter vans have been joined by about 3,700 StreetScooter WORK and 1,300 WORK L models, larger models designed together with Ford.

Together, it results in a reduction of over 16,000 tonnes of carbon emissions and 60 to 80 per cent lower costs for maintenance and wear compared and DPDHL claims the electric vehicles incur 60 to 80 percent lower costs for maintenance and wear compared with conventional vehicles.