SMITH Electric Vehicles has won its first contract from the Royal Mail for its next generation zero emission vehicles.

The Royal Mail has ordered one of each of the Edison and Newton higher function delivery vehicles, for trials. The vehicles will be deployed in London, in parcel and post distribution operations.

Edison is a sub-3.5t electric van, built using the Ford Transit shell. Newton is sold in 7.5-tonne and 9-tonne configurations.