Amazon Mexico Accelerates the Electrification of Its Logistics for Last-Mile Deliveries

Amazon Mexico announced the addition of 50 electric vehicles for last-mile deliveries in Mexico City and Monterrey, which will join the more than 70 electric cargo trucks the company already operates on middle-mile routes in the country.

This is the first time Amazon has added electric vehicles to its last-mile deliveries in Mexico, a milestone that represents a new phase in the electrification of its national logistics network.

The new fleet is made up of 50 electric Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans, distributed across three delivery stations in Mexico City and Monterrey, and they are part of the company’s own fleet.

With this addition, approximately 13% of Amazon’s middle-mile routes in Mexico operate fully electric, cementing one of the country’s largest electric cargo fleets.

“This year, we are adding electric vehicles to our last-mile deliveries for the first time in Mexico. Along with our fleet of more than 70 electric trucks already in operation and our investment in charging infrastructure, this represents significant progress, but there is still much to do,” said Diego Méndez de la Luz, director of operations at Amazon Mexico.

“We will continue working alongside our transportation providers to reduce emissions and keep learning along the way,” he added.

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Charging Infrastructure: The Main Challenge of Electrification

Amazon Mexico‘s experience during the deployment of its electric fleet has provided important lessons. Claire Parrod, senior manager of sustainability programs for operations in Mexico, explained that one of the main lessons was the need to have charging infrastructure ready before acquiring or leasing the electric vehicles.

The challenge was particularly evident in Mexico City, where the units were ready to operate but civil works for the charging infrastructure were delayed during the rainy season.

“Electrifying cargo transport is something we cannot do alone,” noted Parrod, who stressed that progress requires charging infrastructure, financing, and market conditions that support the transition.

For Amazon, the lesson is clear: it is not enough to define when the electric vehicles will arrive; it is necessary to anticipate when the infrastructure that will allow them to operate will be available.

Laneshift: Alliance to Accelerate the Transition

Since 2023, Amazon Mexico has participated in Laneshift, a public-private initiative driven by The Climate Pledge (co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism) and C40 Cities, focused on accelerating the transition to electric cargo vehicles in India, Brazil, and Mexico.

By 2025, Laneshift had helped avoid more than 3,000 metric tons of CO₂, equivalent to what approximately 136,000 trees would absorb in a year.

As part of this initiative, in 2025 Amazon and Vemo opened the country’s largest fast-charging hub in Mexico City, with more than 30 stations and capacity to serve more than 200 electric vehicles.

Laneshift also collaborates with Nacional Financiera (NAFIN) to facilitate financing options for small and medium-sized companies interested in transitioning their cargo vehicles to electric technologies.

AI to Optimize Routes and Reduce Emissions

The electrification of Amazon Mexico‘s middle-mile fleet has made significant progress. The company operates more than 70 electric vehicles in its middle-mile network, more than half of them heavy-duty units, and now operates 13% of its routes fully electric.

In partnership with carrier Grupo Marva, Amazon has already surpassed three million kilometers driven emissions-free with 100% electric tractor-trailers.

In addition, Amazon Mexico‘s decarbonization strategy is not limited to fleet electrification. The company also uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to optimize delivery routes and strategically determine the location of its logistics facilities, with the goal of reducing distances traveled, emissions, and delivery times.

Globally, Amazon reported a 7% reduction in emissions per unit shipped in 2025 compared with 2024, and a 39% reduction compared with 2019.

These efforts are part of The Climate Pledge, Amazon‘s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across all its operations by 2040, ten years ahead of the Paris Agreement.

Transportation represents about 40% of Amazon’s carbon footprint, which makes fleet electrification a fundamental pillar of its sustainability strategy. The company maintains its global goal of deploying 100,000 electric delivery vehicles by 2030, and has already deployed more than 35,000 worldwide.

Beyond the Fleet: Water, Packaging, and Circular Economy

Amazon Mexico‘s sustainability strategy also includes efficient water management, packaging reduction, and the circular economy.

On water, the company’s projects in Mexico have helped save more than 4 billion liters of water through pressure management systems developed with Xylem in Mexico City and Monterrey, and a partnership with Aquestia in Querétaro.

In packaging, more than 80% of Amazon shipments in Mexico no longer use single-use plastics, and approximately 16% are delivered in the manufacturer’s original box, without additional packaging. Programs such as Amazon Segunda Vida have extended the useful life of more than one million products in Mexico since 2025.

With the addition of these 50 electric vans, Amazon Mexico takes a decisive step toward electrifying its logistics chain and reinforces its position as one of the most active players in the transition toward low-emission mobility in the country.

Next Stop: Latam Mobility México 2026

The Latam Mobility 2026 Tour keeps rolling, and the next stop is Mexico City on October 12–13, 2026.

This event is shaping up to be the year’s grand finale for the sector, bringing together public and private leaders from across Latin America to keep driving the shift toward cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable mobility.

The Latam Mobility Mexico 2026 edition will offer a unique platform to deepen partnerships, explore the latest innovations, and map out joint roadmaps that accelerate transportation decarbonization across the region.

There, governments, companies, academia, and civil society will continue weaving the collaborative network that will make sustainable mobility a continental reality. Optimism isn’t naivety—it’s the certainty that by working together, change is absolutely achievable.