Green mobility in courier services – aspects of using electric vehicles

Abstract

Countries in the EU, as part of the Paris Agreement, committed to achieving EU climate neutrality by 2050. To meet this goal, the EU aims to reduce its net greenhouse gas emissions across the entire economy by at least 55 % by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, continuing the reduction of emissions until 2050. The transport sector, responsible for a quarter of EU greenhouse gas emissions, must transform, requiring a 90 % reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It is crucial to enhance the efficiency of both personal and freight transport in the EU and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Our paper presents the cost calculation results of using electric vehicles with a total weight of up to 3.5 tons in the courier services sector, compared to conventional vehicles. Based on our analysis, electric vehicle usage is effective and environmentally beneficial. However, BEVs (battery electric vehicles) have higher acquisition costs than ICEVs (internal combustion engine vehicles). This paper analyses the vehicle fleet of a significant courier company. Thanks to their data, it was possible to provide a closer look at the economic efficiency of BEV in courier services.