How E-Moviliza is testing electric urban logistics in Quito

Goods move through Quito every day to supply businesses, services and households. In busy urban areas, these deliveries affect traffic, emissions and the way streets are used.

Through E-Moviliza, Quito is testing a cleaner model for last-mile logistics using electric vehicles and a cross-docking platform located at the Museo del Agua Yaku, in the Historic Centre. There, goods can be consolidated before being distributed in the final stage of delivery.

Testing a cleaner delivery model

The cross-docking platform helps organise delivery operations before vehicles enter the last mile. The project points to this model as a way to optimise logistics, reduce congestion, lower emissions and help protect the environment of Quito’s Historic Centre.

It also connects to Ecuador’s commitment to reduce around 8,800 kilotonnes of CO₂ equivalent by 2035.

What the pilot has shown so far

Between August and November 2025, companies taking part in the E-Moviliza pilot used electric vehicles in urban logistics operations. The project recorded an average of 268.86 kg of goods delivered per hour, 15.5% average battery consumption per route, 40.57 km travelled per route and 9,516.89 kgCO₂-eq emissions managed during operations.

These figures give the project practical information on how electric vehicles perform in delivery routes and how they can support cleaner logistics in Quito.

Working with companies and technical partners

E-Moviliza has also opened space for companies and technical partners to engage with the pilot.

Representatives from the Chamber of Industry and Production visited the cross-docking platform to learn about the electric vehicles and explore opportunities for companies and business associations to participate. The visit included discussions on warehouse use, logistics times, route optimisation and the possible transition from diesel to electric fleets.

The project also brought together the Escuela Politécnica Nacional and Grupo Mavesa in a technical visit focused on possible cooperation in electric mobility research and development. The exchange covered battery performance in different operating conditions, ownership and operation costs, training and technical information generation.

Including more women in electric mobility

The project has also connected electric mobility with the need for broader participation in transport and logistics.

According to information shared in the project materials, women represent only 9% of people in transport and logistics in Ecuador, while female participation in the sector barely exceeds 12%. E-Moviliza presents electric mobility as an opportunity to involve more women in areas such as logistics, electric vehicle operation, charging infrastructure and technological innovation.

About the project

E-Moviliza is led by Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment and Energy, in coordination with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme and executed by UEMI.

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