Volkswagen and DHL to Pilot Electric Vehicle Fleet in South Africa

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and DHL Express have initiated a six-month pilot test in South Africa, using four Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo vehicles for specialized last-mile delivery services.

This collaboration marks the onset of Volkswagen's strategy to introduce electric vehicles in the South African market. The ID.Buzz Cargo units will operate from DHL Express Service Centres in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban.

Thomas Milz, Director of Sales and Marketing at Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA), expressed enthusiasm about the pilot, noting its alignment with Volkswagen's long-term electric vehicle introduction plans. The test aims to evaluate market readiness for commercial electric vehicles like the ID.Buzz Cargo.

DHL Express, aspiring to zero emissions by 2050 in line with the Paris Climate Agreement, intends to incorporate at least 60% electric vehicles in its last-mile delivery fleet by 2030. Jed Michaletos, MD of DHL Express South Africa, highlighted the significance of this partnership in achieving these sustainability goals.

Source: VW