Royal Mail has expanded its zero-emission fleet with 20 Neomor D01 micro electric vehicles (MEVs), which will be deployed on delivery routes across the UK.
Royal Mail continues to invest in innovative zero-emission technologies to support faster, more sustainable deliveries for its customers. The new MEVs form part of Royal Mail’s commitment to achieve a 100% zero-emission final-mile fleet by 2035 and to reach Net-Zero by 2040.
The new MEVs will help Royal Mail improve efficiency on urban routes while reducing emissions. The Neomor D01’s compact design makes it well-suited to dense urban environments where larger vehicles can struggle to access narrow streets and limited parking spaces. It charges from a standard three-pin plug, removing the need for specialist charging infrastructure – a critical advantage for Royal Mail delivery offices with limited yard space or grid capacity. With up to a 290 kg payload and a 2.5 m³ cargo hold, they can comfortably cover a full postal round.
Manufactured by Derry under the Neomor brand, the D01 has so far been trialled for postal distribution, parcel delivery and cold-chain logistics. JLC EV supplies and supports the vehicles through its Sussex headquarters, providing full aftersales service, parts supply and fleet management guidance to all UK customers.
Nathalie Hayes, Director at JLC EV, said: “This deal with Royal Mail is exactly what JLC EV was built for. The D01 is a purpose-built micro van proven across international logistics markets, and it’s now delivering for one of the UK’s most trusted institutions We are proud to help power the next chapter of Royal Mail’s zero emission last-mile journey.”
Mark Riley, Delivery Design Manager at Royal Mail, said: “We’re always looking for smarter, greener ways to deliver for our customers. These micro electric vehicles are perfectly suited to busy urban routes, helping our posties navigate towns and cities more efficiently while reducing emissions. It’s another important step towards our ambition of reaching Net-Zero by 2040.”
For further information or fleet enquiries, contact JLC EV at sales@jlcev.com or call 0330 0532 030. Further information is available at www.jlcev.com.
About JLC EV
Operating from its East Sussex headquarters, JLC EV supplies and supports a portfolio of MEV solutions for last-mile delivery, fleet operations, and urban mobility. The company’s product range includes the Benzina Zero series, VECTRIX i-Cargo, and the Derry Neomor D01 Micro Van – all internationally proven platforms selected for their commercial durability, operational efficiency, and suitability for UK urban environments.
JLC is soon to introduce a larger range of FOTON vehicles to the offering, including a panel van and both 4.25 and 7.5 tonne vans. All of which can be seen on our website.
About Royal Mail Group
Royal Mail has a long history dating back to 1516. We are the UK’s leading provider of postal and delivery services and the nation’s universal postal service provider, delivering to around 32 million addresses through the one-price-goes-anywhere service. Last financial year (2024-25) Royal Mail delivered 6.3 billion letters and 1.3 billion parcels, with revenue of £8.2 billion. We employ around 130,000 people.
We’re proud of what we do and the service we provide. Royal Mail delivers a Universal Service with higher requirements than other comparable European countries, yet lower stamp prices for consumers.
And we do all this whilst employing our people on permanent contracts – unlike many of our competitors. We provide our posties with industry-leading terms and conditions compared to the casual or self-employed model used predominantly by our competitors.
Our job is difficult and important. We do it with pride but to do it better we need support – through implementing Universal Service reform and a level playing field on employment terms and conditions given overseas parcel competitors are using low-cost labour and taking advantage of gaps in UK labour laws.