# Electric Mail Delivery Vehicles The Royal Mail Will Be Trailing 9 Zero Emission Vehicles in London By Ell Smith | Published 2017-08-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-delivery-vehicles References: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/technology/royal-mail-electric-truck-arrival-08-23-2017/) & [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2017/08/23/royal-mail-arrival-electric-vans/) In an effort to create a more sustainable future, The [Royal Mail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-mail-solar-postboxes) will trial 9 [electric delivery vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tris-ev) throughout the UK in partnership with Oxfordshire-based 'Arrival,' an automotive technology company. Mail delivery vehicles are required to travel at a slow pace while making multiple stops a day, making them the ideal candidate for a more environmentally friendly electric upgrade. The new vehicles are constructed with a lightweight composite and complete with custom built electronics and motors which aid in a cost reduction of up to 50%. The prevalence of electric automobiles in London's heavily trafficked downtown core will greatly reduce both noise and environmental pollution, ultimately benefiting the busy metropolitan. The Royal Mail functions with a fleet of about 49,000 vehicles on the road, making the switch to electric a huge step toward sustainability. Photo Credits: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/technology/royal-mail-electric-truck-arrival-08-23-2017/), [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2017/08/23/royal-mail-arrival-electric-vans/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Delivery Vehicles:** The Royal Mail's trial of electric delivery vehicles presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the transportation industry. - **Sustainable Mail Delivery:** The partnership between The Royal Mail and Arrival highlights the trend of integrating sustainability in the logistics sector. - **Lightweight Composite Vehicles:** The use of lightweight composite materials in electric mail delivery vehicles opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Logistics:** The adoption of electric delivery vehicles in the Royal Mail's fleet poses a disruptive innovation opportunity in the logistics industry. - **Automotive:** The collaboration between The Royal Mail and Arrival showcases the disruptive potential of electric vehicles in the automotive industry. - **Sustainability:** The trial of electric mail delivery vehicles by The Royal Mail reflects the growing trend of integrating sustainability practices in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [E-Cargo Delivery Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-1.md) - [Solar Parcel Postboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-mail-solar-postboxes.md) - [Electric Cargo-Hauling Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolv-elm-mobility.md) - [Sustainable E-Bike Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deliveroo-uae.md) - [Electric Delivery Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-delivery-vans.md) - [Emissions-Free Meal Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoomo-and-uber-eats.md) - [Electric Four-Wheel Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equad.md) - [Electric Food Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-delivers.md) - [Solar-Powered Cargo Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-van.md)