Renault Trucks and M&S are celebrating six months of trialling five of the OEM’s electric E-Tech T 4x2s, marking an important step in the retailer’s net zero goals.

Delivered under the eFREIGHT 2030 project, the vehicles operate from M&S’s clothing and home distribution centre in Welham Green, serving 20 stores across London and the South East including flagship stores Oxford Street and Bluewater - all with zero tailpipe emissions.

To mark the milestone, M&S and Renault Trucks hosted a driver celebration event at Welham Green, which brought together the teams behind the roll out, including drivers, logistics teams, and industry partners.

Renault said driver acceptance of the electric trucks was a consistent highlight, with feedback noting improved comfort, reduced noise levels and smoother vehicle handling.

Renault Trucks and M&S mark six months of electric HGV success on the road to net zero 2040.

Renault Trucks and M&S mark six months of electric HGV success on the road to net zero 2040

Both companies are founding members of the eFREIGHT 2030 consortium, part of the government’s zero emission HGV and infrastructure demonstrator (ZEHID) programme that aims to decarbonise freight transport by accelerating the uptake of zero emission lorries.

Carlos Rodrigues, MD Renault Trucks UK and Ireland, said: “We are proud that M&S has chosen Renault Trucks to lead its transition to zero-emission HGVs and delighted to hear that the progress and performance has been so positive.

“By switching to electric HGVs, M&S is setting the pace for sustainable retail logistics and we are delighted to be supporting them on their journey to net zero.

“This is not only a demonstration, but also proof that large-scale, emission-free transport is already here, and it works.”

Chris Tindall started writing for the haulage and logistics industry in 2002 and quickly realised there was enough going on to keep him busy for a very long time.View full Profile

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