{"id":68294,"date":"2026-07-27T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/?p=68294"},"modified":"2026-07-16T16:14:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T21:14:11","slug":"electric-vans-accelerate-urban-logistics-in-latin-america-in-2026-range-payload-capacity-and-cost-per-kilometer-consolidate-fleet-electrification-in-the-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/en\/electric-vans-accelerate-urban-logistics-in-latin-america-in-2026-range-payload-capacity-and-cost-per-kilometer-consolidate-fleet-electrification-in-the-region\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Vans Accelerate Urban Logistics in Latin America in 2026: Range, Payload Capacity, and Cost Per Kilometer Consolidate Fleet Electrification in the Region"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The year 2026 is marking a turning point in commercial mobility across Latin America. What just a few years ago was a bet on the future has become a consolidated reality: 100% electric vans<\/strong> are now the backbone of the transformation of urban delivery fleets in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driven by falling battery costs, increased range, and an increasingly favorable regulatory framework, these vehicles are redefining last-mile logistics in the continent’s major cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Regional Context: A Market in Full Expansion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The regional context is ideal. According to the Electric Mobility Monitor for Latin America and the Caribbean from the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), during the first quarter of 2026, 106,765 light electric vehicles<\/strong> were sold in the region, raising the total fleet in circulation to 837,014 electrified units<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this pace continues, Latin America and the Caribbean will surpass one million electrified vehicles<\/strong> in circulation for the first time before the end of 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazil<\/strong> leads this transformation with 473,362 light electric vehicles<\/strong>, representing more than 50% of the regional total. It is followed by Mexico<\/strong>, with 143,514 units; Colombia<\/strong>, with 48,973; Uruguay<\/strong>, with 38,802; and Costa Rica<\/strong>, with 38,323.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of per capita adoption, Uruguay<\/strong> ranks first regionally, followed by Costa Rica<\/strong>, Brazil<\/strong>, Chile<\/strong>, and Mexico<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this scenario, electric delivery vans have positioned themselves as one of the most dynamic categories. Their ability to operate in urban environments with zero local emissions, less noise, and significantly reduced operating costs makes them the ideal tool for courier, parcel, food distribution, and last-mile service companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dynamic Landscape Across Multiple Sectors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Electric delivery vans have become one of the fastest-growing segments within this transformation. Their ability to operate in urban environments with zero local emissions, less noise, and significantly reduced operating costs\u2014up to 50% lower than diesel vehicles<\/strong>\u2014makes them the ideal tool for last-mile logistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to OLACDE<\/strong>, electric vehicles and buses currently in circulation in the region generate annual savings of\u00a0USD 1.157 billion<\/strong>\u00a0compared to the use of traditional fuels, which is equivalent to avoiding the consumption of\u00a0890 million liters<\/strong>\u00a0of gasoline and\u00a0340 million liters<\/strong>\u00a0of diesel each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Companies across all sectors\u2014logistics, e-commerce, food and beverage\u2014are making multimillion-dollar investments to incorporate electric vans into their daily operations, consolidating delivery fleet electrification as one of the major drivers of the energy transition in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is a look at the main players and their fleets in the most relevant markets in Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazil: The Regional Electromobility Giant<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Brazil not only leads the electrified vehicle fleet in the region with 473,362 units<\/strong> but also tops the public charging infrastructure ranking with 21,061 stations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Brazilian electric commercial vehicle market is experiencing accelerated growth, with new players arriving and existing fleets expanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mercado Libre<\/strong> has a significant presence in Brazil, with more than 1,300 electric vehicles<\/strong> operating in the country. Ford Pro<\/strong> closed a deal for 300 units of the E-Transit<\/strong> electric van with the company, of which more than 100 have already been delivered. Brazilian startup Arrow Mobility<\/strong> also signed a contract to supply 50 electric vans<\/strong> to the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Meatpacking multinational JBS<\/strong> made one of the most aggressive bets on fleet electrification in Brazil. In April 2025, it announced that it had multiplied its 100% electric vehicle fleet by seven over the last three years, avoiding the direct emission of more than 5,200 tons of CO\u2082<\/strong> during that period. Through its No Carbon unit, the fleet reached 281 vehicles<\/strong>, serving the Friboi and Seara brands across all regions of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fever<\/strong>, a company specializing in electric commercial vehicle rentals, raised **R$50 million** in April 2026 to expand its fleet. This funding will finance approximately **280 electric vehicles** in the first phase, with projections to reach R$250 million in future funding. The company anticipates having 500 vehicles<\/strong> by the end of 2026 and has positioned itself as the leader in electric utility vehicle sales in the first four months of this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DHL Express Brazil<\/strong> operates more than 140 electric vehicles<\/strong> in Brazil, and its goal is for 35%<\/strong> of its total fleet to be electric by 2026, including bicycles, scooters, utility vehicles, vans, and trucks; while in June of this year, FedEx Brazil<\/strong> added 17 electric vans<\/strong> to its operations, reaching 53 zero-emission vehicles<\/strong> in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amazon Brazil<\/strong> doubled its delivery capacity with electric vehicles in 2025, in partnership with Brazilian company To Do Green<\/strong>, and that year it doubled its delivery capacity with electric vehicles in the country, reaching more than 180 cities<\/strong> in the states of S\u00e3o Paulo and Minas Gerais.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, rental car company Unidas<\/strong> stated in March 2026 that it has a fleet of 700 electric vehicles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mexico: Large Fleets and Corporate Bets<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Mexico, with 143,514 electrified vehicles<\/strong> and 2,046 public charging stations<\/strong>, is consolidating its position as the second most important market in the region. The country is witnessing some of the most ambitious corporate bets on delivery fleet electrification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grupo Bimbo<\/strong> currently operates the largest electric fleet in the region<\/strong>, with 4,200 units<\/strong> in circulation, including Vekstar Stellar vans, JAC e10x vehicles, Scania trucks, and BYD tractor-trailers, among others. The bakery company has been a pioneer in electrifying its distribution logistics globally and maintains its leadership in Mexico with a fleet that continues to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Meanwhile, PepsiCo Mexico<\/strong> announced in May 2025 an investment of 2.3 billion pesos<\/strong> (approximately USD 117.8 million) to add 1,070 Ford E-Transit<\/strong> electric vans to its distribution fleet, which will reduce approximately 3,900 tons of CO\u2082<\/strong> annually. The units will be rolled out in phases, operating from the Sabritas distribution center in Tlalpiz\u00e1huac, State of Mexico, as well as in the Valley of Mexico and Nuevo Le\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mercado Libre<\/strong> adds 150 electric vans<\/strong> to its fleet in Mexico, consolidating the largest sustainable fleet dedicated to e-commerce in the country. The company already had 548 electric vehicles<\/strong> in operation in the region, and these new units operate in nine Mexican cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FedEx<\/strong> has added 72 electric vehicles<\/strong> to its fleet in Mexico, with Mercedes-Benz eSprinter and Ford units, as part of its global strategy to achieve zero emissions by 2040. The expansion is part of a strategic plan also being implemented throughout Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other companies with an electric presence in Mexico include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n