Canadian logistics company Purolator has reached a significant milestone in its fleet electrification efforts, surpassing 1 million kilometers (~620,000 miles) driven using Motiv-powered electric delivery trucks. The achievement comes as Purolator prepares to expand its electric vehicle (EV) fleet with the delivery of 24 additional step vans later this summer.
“What started with a five-vehicle pilot program is now a well-established part of the business,” said Scott Griffith, CEO of Motiv. “Purolator is a shining example of what’s possible when a company commits to decarbonizing its fleet.”
Purolator’s partnership with Motiv is part of a larger $1 billion plan to electrify more than 60 terminals and deploy roughly 3,500 EVs across Canada during the next seven years. The company has committed to electrifying 60% of its last-mile delivery vehicles by 2030, with a science-based goal of reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42%.
“We’re aiming to become Canada’s greenest courier, and thanks in part to Motiv’s collaboration and support, we’re making significant progress on our fleet electrification roadmap,” said Cindy Bailey, Vice-President and Corporate Sustainability Officer, Purolator. “We’re proud to have reached this milestone and what it means for our business as we strive to reduce our emissions and impacts on the environment.”
Earlier this year, Purolator announced it had completed more than 2 million package deliveries using EVs. The company has said its investment in EVs is aimed at reducing its environmental footprint and supporting cleaner air in communities it serves.
The 24 new vehicles slated for delivery in July will be part of Motiv’s Sixth Generation step van series, offering improvements in range and efficiency.
