DHL Express Philippines, the worldβs leading international express service provider, continues to strengthen its sustainability efforts with the deployment of eight (8) additional electric vehicles, with two (2) more units scheduled for rollout in the first quarter of the year. This latest expansion forms part of the companyβs annual fleet electrification program, supporting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from lastβmile delivery operations while maintaining reliable and efficient service.
As delivery demand continues to grow across major urban centers, the logistics industry faces increasing responsibility to manage emissions while ensuring speed and reliability. DHL Express Philippines is addressing this challenge by steadily transitioning its fleet to electric mobility, prioritizing routes and service areas where electric vehicles can be effectively integrated into daily operations. The newly deployed electric vehicles will operate across Pasig (DXO), Makati, Bonifacio Global City and Muntinlupa (DXM), Manila (DML), Pasay and ParaΓ±aque (DXS), and Cebu, supporting highβdensity delivery routes in key commercial and residential hubs.
With this latest rollout, electric vehicles now account for 41% of DHL Express Philippinesβ total delivery fleet, marking a key milestone in the companyβs longβterm electrification roadmap. This progress reflects DHLβs measured and dataβdriven approach to fleet decarbonization and aligns with DHL Groupβs ambition to achieve netβzero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
βLogistics that works for people and the planet is the standard we hold ourselves to,β said Nigel Lockett, Managing Director of DHL Express Philippines. βBy expanding our electric vehicle fleet in the countryβs most active delivery zones, we are supporting the reduction of emissions from last-mile operations in areas where our couriers, customers, and communities interact every day.β
The new electric delivery vehicles are purposeβbuilt for urban lastβmile operations. Each unit offers a cargo capacity of 5.1 cubic meters and is powered by a Lithium Iron Phosphate battery rated at 307.2 volts, supporting consistent daily operations across city routes. The vehicles can be fully charged in approximately five hours using a DC fast charger, allowing for efficient turnaround times within DHLβs delivery network. Designed for frequent stops and predictable route patterns, the vehicles are well suited to the operational demands of express logistics in dense metropolitan environments.
In addition to reducing tailpipe emissions on routes where they are deployed, the electric vehicles provide operational benefits, including lower fuel consumption and reduced maintenance requirements compared to conventional vehicles. Their quieter operation also contributes to improved working conditions for couriers and helps reduce noise levels in busy urban areas.
The latest batch of electric vehicles is equipped with telematics integration, enabling DHL Express Philippines to monitor vehicle location, battery performance, energy consumption, driving behavior, and route efficiency in real time. These insights support optimized route planning, proactive maintenance, and more efficient vehicle utilization, helping ensure consistent service performance while maximizing the effective use of electric mobility.
The deployment reinforces DHL Express Philippinesβ view that sustainability is a continuous, longβterm effort rather than a oneβtime initiative. Through its annual evaluation of fleet performance, infrastructure readiness, and delivery requirements, the company continues to identify opportunities to further expand the use of electric vehicles across its network.
By steadily increasing the share of electric vehicles in its delivery operations, DHL Express Philippines continues to support the decarbonization of lastβmile logistics while delivering reliable express services to customers across the country.
