Logistics and delivery giant FedEx is deploying 17 new electric box trucks in a move that advanced the company’s global electrification plans and Japan’s national climate targets, which focus on densely populated urban areas.
FedEx’ new electric delivery fleet features a mix of Mitsubishi Fuso eCanter and Isuzu ELF medium duty trucks, each with a payload capacity of about 1.5 metric tonnes (~3300 lbs.). More than enough, in other words, to handle the package pickup and last-mile delivery needs of the company’s Japanese customers.
“Our business strategy focuses on delivering reliable service to customers, and sustainability and efficiency are integral to how we operate. These new EVs will reduce emissions on high-density urban routes while helping us maintain the speed and quality our customers expect,” explains said Kei Alan Kubota, Managing Director of FedEx Japan. “We will continue to accelerate the adoption of low-emission technologies and contribute to cleaner air for local communities.”
FedEx estimates that each electric truck will cut tailpipe emissions by roughly 3.3 metric tonnes per year compared with a diesel equivalent, based on the distances driven on planned routes. That works out to some 62 US tons of displaced carbon emissions across all 17 trucks.
FedEx Japan EV specs
| Specification | Mitsubishi Fuso eCanter | Isuzu ELF Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Payload Capacity | ~1.50 tonnes (deployed by FedEx) | ~1.35 tonnes (deployed by FedEx; varies by config) |
| Battery Capacity | Options typically ~41–124 kWh (modular packs) | ≈81.14 kWh lithium-ion (CATL) |
| Electric Motor Power | 110–129 kW | 60 kW rated / 120 kW peak |
| Torque | ~390 Nm (typical older spec) | 150 Nm rated / 325 Nm peak |
| Range | ~80–200 km depending on battery pack & config (next-gen eCanter) | Not officially published; likely urban duty ~100–150 km |
| Length | Varies with wheelbase/body (approx. 4-5.0 m typical) | ~5.995 m body length (4.2 m box body) |
| Wheelbase | ~3,400 mm | ~3,360 mm |
| Top Speed | ~80 km/h typical (urban delivery) | ~90 km/h |
FedEx says its new Japanese initiative helps contribute to the country’s ambitious environmental targets, which include reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2035 (compared to 2013 levels), and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
SOURCE | IMAGES: FedEx.
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