Almost half of Londoners would choose a retailer that uses electric vans for deliveries over a firm using diesel or petrol power, according to new research on air quality in the capital.
More than 4 billion parcels are sent in the UK each year and the survey, commissioned by electric courier startup Packfleet, found that nine in 10 (91%) wanted to see an increase in green deliveries.
More than half of respondents (52%) said that the high price of electric vehicles was a barrier to clean air while two in five (40%) said the number of charging points was a barrier.
Tristan Thomas, CEO of Packfleet, which commissioned the report, said: “I’m a Londoner and have a young family and want them to breathe clean air.
“It’s heartening that so many people feel the same way and plan to make choices on green delivery based on their conscience as much as their pocket.
“Every day we speak to businesses wanting to be less harmful to the planet, it’s not only what customers want, but it’s also the right thing to do.
“The EV journey is already well underway - by now green deliveries should be a norm in our industry. Customers and businesses alike are calling for the courier industry to change its ways. We shouldn’t have to wait until the end of the decade to see clean air.”
