As part of its efforts to reduce emissions and increase delivery efficiency, Walmart plans to add the Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 electric vans, which are being introduced in strategic U.S. regions this year, to its fleet of InHome delivery vehicles. Customers will soon be able to receive delivery directly from the BrightDrop 400 vans in Austin, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, northwest Arkansas, Orlando, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Walmart’s InHome workers, who are trained to deliver groceries directly to customers’ kitchens or garages, took part in a pilot program with General Motors to test the BrightDrop 400 in real-world scenarios. The vans’ strengths were highlighted in the responses, including their ability to maneuver in crowded urban areas, their ergonomic design that allows for quick entry and departure, and automated features like auto-closing doors that improve delivery efficiency.
“The BrightDrop 400’s addition to our fleet is in line with our dedication to a people-led, tech-powered approach, ensuring that both our associates and customers benefit from enhanced delivery services,” said Warren Moore, Walmart U.S. vice president of Dedicated Delivery.
Walmart’s expanding InHome delivery service, which is already available in 62 million homes nationwide, is specifically complemented by the BrightDrop 400 vans’ low step height, large touchscreen screens, and state-of-the-art safety features. Produced at GM’s CAMI Assembly plant, these electric vans show Walmart’s dedication to eco-friendly last-mile delivery choices and provide a positive model for sustainable logistics in the future.
