The United States Postal Service (USPS) has purchased six Canoo LDV190 electric vans, marking another step in the postal service’s transition to an electric fleet. The vehicles were delivered to the South Atlanta Sorting and Delivery Center in the first quarter of 2024, where they are now being used for mail delivery.
The Canoo LDV190 is a commercial version of the company’s Lifestyle Vehicle, a pod-like minivan first revealed in 2019. Powered by a single electric motor producing 200 horsepower, the LDV190 can accelerate from 0-60 mph in under 9.0 seconds. The van features a 79.0-kWh battery pack providing over 200 miles of range on a single charge. With DC fast-charging at up to 150 kW, the battery can be charged from 20% to 80% in approximately 32 minutes.
Key Specifications of Canoo LDV190
- Length: 193.7 inches
- Curb weight: 4740 pounds
- Payload capacity: 1763 pounds
- Features: 10.2-inch touchscreen, heated steering wheel and seats
The USPS’s order of Canoo’s electric vans comes as part of its broader plan to electrify its fleet. Earlier this year, the postal service announced plans to establish over 14,000 charging stations at delivery centers nationwide. The USPS has also ordered 9250 Ford E-Transits to bridge the gap until its purpose-built Next Generation Delivery Vehicles arrive.
Canoo, based in Torrance, California, has been working towards full-scale production of its electric vehicles. The company claims to have built its first production-spec Lifestyle Delivery Vehicles last November, which were delivered to the Oklahoma state government. Canoo has facilities in both Pryor and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The LDV190 is part of Canoo’s commercial vehicle lineup, with the company having recently begun deliveries of its smaller LDV130 to van rental provider Kingbee as part of an agreement for 9300 units. While Canoo has started producing commercial-spec vans, its passenger-carrying Lifestyle Vehicle remains in production.
The partnership with USPS demonstrates Canoo’s potential as a supplier for the postal service’s electrification plans, with the company expressing its honor at being considered as one of the potential suppliers for the USPS’s fleet expansion.
