Wolt is stepping up its efforts to make deliveries in Prague greener.

The company has started testing electric vehicles and e-bikes in the city, aiming to cut down on emissions and make urban deliveries more efficient.

Through its Better Cities Fund program, Wolt is investing 2.5 million CZK to help couriers switch to zero-emission transport. The project is being run in partnership with the European initiative EIT Urban Mobility.

As part of the plan, Wolt is testing 20 electric delivery vehicles in Prague over the next three months. Couriers are also being offered financial incentives to switch to greener options, and partner companies are being encouraged to use electric vehicles instead of traditional cars.

The new vehicles, the VOK S and the SmartVélo N°3, are designed to reduce traffic, noise, and air pollution. The VOK S can carry up to 120 kilograms and drive about 100 kilometers on a full charge. The SmartVélo N°3, built for cycle paths, can travel 150 kilometers and carry 85 kilograms of cargo.

Wolt says the move isn’t just about sustainability — it’s also about saving money. “Electric vehicles cost up to 90% less to operate compared to regular cars,” said Jakub Moťovský, Wolt’s Director of Strategy and Innovation for Couriers in Central Europe. He added that couriers can save thousands of crowns per month by switching to electric.

Currently, about 72% of Wolt’s orders in the Czech Republic are delivered by cars with combustion engines, one of the highest rates in Europe. The company hopes the switch to electric transport will help reduce its carbon footprint and improve the quality of urban life.

Wolt has also introduced a Walkers Program, allowing couriers to deliver orders on foot or by public transport. This has been especially useful in Prague’s historic center, where traffic restrictions make bike or car deliveries harder.

Each week, between five and fifteen couriers work as walkers, covering short distances of around 800 meters per delivery. Walkers can also switch between different transport modes depending on what suits them best.

As part of its commitment to better urban mobility, Wolt has also trained 1,000 couriers in cooperation with the Dám respekt initiative, promoting safety and respect among all road users. “If we want more people to use bikes and e-vehicles in cities, we have to make sure they feel safe,” said Michaela Kreuzigerová, co-founder of Dám respekt.

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