• by Tanya Gazdik , October 31, 2024

Chevrolet electric delivery vans are hitting the road in major U.S. markets to support Walmart’s InHome delivery service.   

The addition of the vans to the Walmart last-mile fleet will support growth of the retailer’s delivery service and help reduce carbon emissions. They also provide drivers with safe, efficient and comfortable vehicles, according to the companies.

Walmart InHome associates, who are trained to deliver groceries directly into customers’ homes, participated in a pilot with General Motors to assess the overall performance of the BrightDrop 400 vans in live operation scenarios, including city driving and customer deliveries.

Associates reportedly were impressed with the van’s surround vision camera and blind-zone steering assist, battery range and reliability, and maneuverability. The vans are also equipped with advanced safety features to help ensure driver alertness and safety.

The vans easily navigated congested roads and dense neighborhoods, according to the companies.  Finally, the low-step ergonomic design allowed easy entrance and exit of the vehicles, allowing for swift and efficient last-mile deliveries. 

Walmart, which is expanding the delivery program to 62 million households nationwide, plans to use the vans in Austin, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, northwest Arkansas, Orlando and the San Francisco Bay area by the end of the year.