Norwegian Postal Service Buys More Ford E-Transit Vans

While demand for EVs has tapered off in the customer car market, there’s still a very strong demand for all-electric commercial vehicles, particularly overseas. The Ford E-Transit has proved particularly popular among European companies, and the Norwegian Postal Service is doubling down on its E-Transit fleet, adding even more units to its stable after being thoroughly impressed with the van’s performance so far.

Ford Pro will deliver a number of all-electric two-ton Ford E-Transit models to Posten Bring AS, Norway’s postal service. Posten Bring was one of the first companies to widely adopt the E-Transit. Prior to its latest acquisition, the organization utilized a fleet of 230 E-Transit units, and that number will only continue to grow.

“For us, as a major state-owned company, it is important to be a leader in the transition away from fossil fuel sources to electric vehicles and more environmentally friendly logistics. Ford E-Transit has worked very well for Posten over the past two years – both in terms of predictability and low downtime,” said Frode Skallerud, Purchasing Manager at Posten Bring AS.

The Ford E-Transit has picked up speed in Norway’s electric van market. It’s the most popular model in its category by a longshot, thanks in part to its available 402-km range and a maximum payload of 1,745 kg.

“We are very proud to continue to be the primary supplier of large electric vans to Posten Bring,” said Per Gunnar Berg, CEO of Ford Motor Norway. “They are our largest fleet customer in Norway, and the one that has come furthest in its transition to an all-electric fleet. With their visibility and size, they therefore also play an important role in inspiring other businesses to make more sustainable vehicle choices.”

Grupo Bimbo, a large bakery company, also added a number of E-Transit models to its European fleet. Logistics company DHL has also been impressed with the E-Transit, taking delivery of 2,400 units last year. Interestingly, the Ford E-Transit for the United States Postal Service hit a bit of a delay late last year, meaning deliveries are far behind schedule.