Three of Australia’s largest logistics operators have commenced trials of electric heavy vehicles, marking a significant step toward decarbonising freight transport.

Trial Programs

Toll Group

Vehicles: 5 electric rigid trucks
Routes: Sydney metropolitan distribution
Duration: 12-month evaluation

Linfox

Vehicles: 3 electric prime movers
Routes: Melbourne port shuttle operations
Duration: 18-month trial

Australia Post

Vehicles: 10 electric delivery vans
Routes: Inner Sydney and Melbourne
Duration: Ongoing fleet integration

Challenges Being Evaluated

Trials will assess:

Real-world range and payload performance
Charging infrastructure requirements
Total cost of ownership calculations
Operational integration challenges
Driver training and acceptance

Industry Significance

The trials represent the first large-scale testing of electric heavy vehicles in Australian logistics, with results expected to inform broader fleet transition strategies.

Government incentives and infrastructure investment will likely be needed to support wider adoption.