Domino’s electrifies US pizza delivery

Pizza chain Domino’s has ordered 800 Chevrolet Bolt EVs from General Motors – 100 arriving at selected US branches this month with the rest due shortly.

The 2023 models will be in Domino’s white, blue and red livery.

“Domino’s launched pizza delivery in 1960 with a Volkswagen Beetle, rolled out the DXP – a custom-built pizza delivery vehicle – in 2015, tested autonomous pizza delivery with cars and robots, and is now leading the charge in the future of pizza delivery,” says Domino’s chief executive Russell Weiner.

He says electric delivery vehicles make sense as vehicle technology continues to evolve, and that Domino’s is committed to zero carbon emissions by 2050.

EVs provide several advantages for Domino’s stores, including ample battery life with the potential to have days of deliveries, zero tailpipe emissions, advanced safety features and lower average maintenance costs than non-electric vehicles – all without the financial impact of high gas prices, the company says.

Electric fleet vehicles also provide more opportunity to attract delivery drivers who don’t have a car of their own, says Domino’s, adding it already delivers with electric bikes and scooters in 24 international markets, including using UBCO electric motorbikes in New Zealand.

GM Fleet vice president Ed Peper says the Chevy Bolt EV has about 416km range.

Domino’s is partnering with Enterprise Fleet Management, which will offer account management, vehicle acquisition, financing, telematics solutions and maintenance for the electric delivery fleet.

Two Chevy Bolt EVs will be given away in a US contest for customers ordering Domino’s delivery online from November 21 to February 12 next year.

Domino’s has more than 19,500 stores in at least 90 markets.