Hived expands all-electric fleet with major truck order

Hived is growing its zero-emission parcel delivery fleet with the addition of 11 Mercedes-Benz electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).

It has ordered nine eActros 600 and two eActros 400 trucks from Mercedes-Benz dealer, Motus Truck and Van.

The new vehicles will be used in the company’s nationwide middle mile network, collecting from retailer warehouses for delivery to end customers.

Hived says that the eActros 600 is the perfect choice for its middle mile deliveries as its large battery capacity of more than 600kWh means it can travel around 300 miles on a single charge. 

Hived co-founder and chief product officer, Mathias Krieger, said: “In an industry where the status quo is to run a mixed fleet at best, Hived is the first delivery company to operate an all-electric delivery network across the middle and final delivery mile.” 

In the next year, Hived plans to install megawatt chargers at its hubs in West London, the Midlands and Manchester, allowing the eActros 600 to charge from 20 to 80% in 30 minutes. 

Stuart Jeggo, sales and marketing director of Daimler Truck UK, said: “Hived’s rapid growth in the UK is extremely impressive, so we are delighted to be the chosen partner for their first eHGVs. 

“I look forward to seeing the first vehicles delivered and out on the road later this year.” 

James Venables, head of future sustainability at Daimler Truck UK, added: “Hived’s commitment to end-to-end, all electric delivery service is a great example of how switching to electric trucks can improve sustainability of any company, particularly in the delivery sector. This progressive, future-focussed company is the ideal partner for us and the eActros.”