Menzies Distribution is accelerating its electric vehicle (EV) strategy with a 12-month trial of a pre-production, all-electric Ford Transit van.
One of a very small number in the UK at present, the vehicle offers a load cube that mirrors its diesel counterpart and has been identified by the group as suitable for news trade, express and parcel operations.
Menzies will test the van and its existing charging infrastructure, reconciling manufacturer statistics with its own on-the-road assessment. The test will engage both the Menzies Newstrade and Express operations, providing varied routes, mixed terrain, different speeds and, at times, vast mileage ranges, all of which have a bearing on battery life.
