Propuesta de Viabilidad del Uso de Vehículos Eléctricos en IMPERIAL BC empresa de Bebidas Alimenticias en Quito: Un Enfoque desde el Transporte de Última Milla

Abstract

Abstract: The study identifies and assesses the current state of the last-mile transportation system at IMPERIAL BC, highlighting challenges that undermine its competitiveness and sustainability. It compares the logistical, economic, and environmental advantages of deploying electric vehicles versus conventional transport. The research adopts a quantitative, descriptive, non experimental design. The analysis focuses on the company located in the Metropolitan District of Quito, Conocoto parish. A survey was administered to 29 employees from the transportation department. Key findings reveal that 100% of the last-mile fleet operates on diesel; 34.50% of respondents consider the current system inefficient; 44.80% identify vehicle maintenance as the primary challenge; and 37.90% report the absence of measures to mitigate environmental impact. The comparison of alternatives indicates that electric trucks entail higher acquisition costs than diesel units, with differences of $25,610.00 and $21,710.00 depending on capacity. As a pilot initiative, the study proposes the procurement of two trucks, requiring an estimated investment of $257,500.00, encompassing vehicles, charging infrastructure, telematics software, and staff training.