139: Stuart Murphy on Royal Mail’s Zero-Emission Transition

Update: 2025-11-05

Description

In this special live-recorded episode of The EV Café Takeaway, Paul and John sit down at Fleet & Mobility Live with Stuart Murphy, Head of Fleet Transformation at Royal Mail, to explore how one of the UK’s most iconic organisations is delivering a cleaner, zero-emission future.

Stuart shares his journey from growing up in the Royal Mail family to leading one of the largest electric fleet transformations in the country. With over 8,000 electric vans already on the road – and 50,000 vehicles to electrify – his team is proving that EVs aren’t just cleaner, they’re more reliable and cost-effective for the business, too.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

How Royal Mail is tackling the complex challenge of electrifying a diverse fleet that delivers to 32 million addresses – from city streets to remote islands.

Why EVs outperform diesel for stop-start postal routes and dramatically reduce maintenance headaches.

Stuart’s people-first approach to leading 26,000 drivers through change, turning sceptics into enthusiastic EV advocates.

The organisation’s first steps into electric HGVs, depot charging, and the potential for future charger sharing.

Personal insights into Stuart’s leadership, resilience, and what drives him to care so deeply about the mission.

Whether you’re running a fleet, exploring electrification, or just love hearing from passionate leaders shaping a sustainable future, this episode is packed with candid stories and practical lessons.

🎧 Listen now to hear how Royal Mail is delivering zero-emission innovation, one red vehicle at a time.

Stuart Murphy

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-murphy-4400a547