DHL is adding electric planes to its fleet

DHL Express has ordered 12 electric cargo aircraft

from start-up Eviation for delivery in 2024

The company plans to build the world's first electric air cargo network

in a step towards sustainable aviation

DHL said the "Alice" aircraft from Eviation

can carry over 2,600 pounds of cargo

The charging time per flight hour is approximately 30 minutes

and the maximum range is 506 miles