Electric vehicles

Amazon Invests in Zero-Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in Belfast

Strategic Insights

Aug 18, 2025 — 1 min read

Amazon is building new electricity infrastructure at its Belfast base to support the growth of its zero-emission electric vehicle fleet. The digital retailer operates its main delivery base from the Titanic Quarter at Belfast Harbour and is developing new infrastructure to facilitate electric vehicle charger demands. The project, led by partner EO Charging, will install a new substation and distribution network operator ring main unit to support charging stations for electric vehicles.

Key Takeaways:

Amazon is investing in new electricity infrastructure to support its zero-emission electric vehicle fleet in Belfast, with a focus on ensuring the character and appearance of the wider industrial site.
The project, led by EO Charging, will install a new substation and distribution network operator ring main unit to support charging stations for electric vehicles.
Amazon has ordered 148 new electric trucks for its UK fleet, including 140 Mercedes-Benz Truck eActros 600s and eight Volvo FM Electric trucks.
The company currently operates a fleet of electric and zero-emission vans in Northern Ireland to deliver across the region from its Belfast base.
The new infrastructure will facilitate a reduction in carbon emissions and enable a move to utilizing renewable energy to power Amazon's fleet.
EO Charging has helped roll out over 800 EV chargers for Amazon over the past few years, and is a pioneer in EV charging and fleet electrification.

Statistics:

800: The number of EV chargers installed by EO Charging for Amazon over the past few years.
148: The number of new electric trucks ordered by Amazon for its UK fleet, including 140 Mercedes-Benz Truck eActros 600s and eight Volvo FM Electric trucks.
140: The number of Mercedes-Benz Truck eActros 600s ordered by Amazon for its UK fleet.
8: The number of Volvo FM Electric trucks ordered by Amazon for its UK fleet.

Sources:

Amazon, "EO Charging to Provide EV Charging Infrastructure"
Infrastructure News, "Amazon Places Major Order for Electric Trucks"

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