SOLUTIONSPlus Scale-Up Concept Note: Electrifying Last-Mile Distribution in Colombia
Summary
The concept note examines the potential to scale up electric mobility solutions for last mile distribution in Colombia by analysing lessons from the SOLUTIONSplus replication pilot conducted with Nutresa. It presents a detailed evaluation of total cost of ownership for several electric vehicle types, compares them with internal combustion alternatives, and outlines the economic, operational and environmental implications of adopting electric fleets. The document highlights the national context of transport decarbonisation, identifies barriers that hinder electrification, and proposes a structured roadmap that includes operational diagnosis, model prioritisation, feasibility analysis and an implementation plan. The roadmap positions electric vehicles as a viable option for improving efficiency, reducing emissions and modernising logistics operations across Colombian cities.
Key takeaways
The document focuses on the decarbonisation of last mile distribution, analysing factors such as electric vehicle costs, fleet composition, operational models, and barriers to adoption. It reviews national and international studies on cost competitiveness, examines the current logistics practices of Nutresa, and identifies organisational and infrastructural gaps that must be addressed for successful electrification. It then develops a multistep roadmap that includes diagnostic assessment, identification of models suitable for electrification, feasibility evaluation and recommendations for implementation, training, supplier engagement and financing strategies.
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Publisher
SOLUTIONSplus
Contacts
Urban Electric Mobility Initiative (UEMI) gGmbH. Email: secretariat@uemi.net