- Evri is expanding its fleet of e-cargo bikes and EVs, investing £19 million to enhance eco-friendly deliveries.
- CEO Martijn De Lange aims for Evri to become the largest ecargo bike operator, achieving net-zero by 2035.
- Evri’s private equity owners consider a £2 billion sale, underscoring the importance of urban last-mile delivery decarbonisation.
Last-mile delivery specialist, Evri, is aiming for 3,000 ecargo bikes on UK roads within a decade

Evri, a leading parcel delivery company in the UK, is turning to pedal power. The company is increasing its fleet of e-cargo bikes from 33 to 99 and its electric vehicles from 168 to 270 over the next year. This expansion is part of a £19 million investment in eco-friendly delivery methods.
The company aims to deploy 3,000 electric cargo bikes within the next decade. This initiative is a key part of the company’s strategy to reduce carbon emissions and achieve net-zero status by 2035.
CEO Martijn De Lange outlined the company’s vision, stating:
“Pedal power will rev up our efforts to reimagine parcel deliveries in the UK as we aim to become the biggest operator of e-cargo bikes in the sector. We achieved a nine per cent decrease in carbon emissions since last year. The £19m investment announced today will lay the groundwork for Evri to dial up on its ambition to become the UK’s most sustainable parcel carrier.”
Currently, Evri delivers 1.5 million parcels annually using EVs and e-cargo bikes in cities such as London, Bristol, Oxford, and Cambridge. The company aims to triple this number to four million parcels next year. Each e-cargo bike, with a capacity of approximately 2,000 litres, is used for the “last mile” of urban deliveries, potentially saving emissions equivalent to driving over 400,000 miles as the fleet grows.
Pauline Potter, Director of Procurement and Sustainability, commented:
“Evri is committed to making a positive impact on the environment and delivering a sustainable future. Our multi-year ESG plans represent a significant leap forward, and we are confident that these initiatives will propel us towards our net-zero goal. We are not just investing in technology, but also in our people, empowering them to be part of the solution. Together, we can build a more sustainable future for the parcel delivery industry, as well as the communities we serve.”

This sustainability initiative comes amid reports that Evri’s private equity owners, Advent International, are considering a £2 billion sale of the company. Advisors from Rothschild are reportedly exploring strategic options, which could lead to a significant deal.
Delivery companies are key to global decarbonisation. This is especially true of last-mile services like Evri, which operate primarily in urban areas, therefore are integral to inner-city decarbonisation. Embracing ebikes is the easiest win for these extensive fleets. By 2035, if you live in a city, it’ll be unusual for your parcel to come any other way.