Australia’s heavy vehicle fleets are entering a pivotal phase in the transition to cleaner transport, with electric truck adoption across freight and logistics.
Backed by a national blueprint and over $12 million in strategic investment, Australia’s transition to electric freight and electric vehicle fleet is no longer a plan but a reality – there is a structured, scalable opportunity for businesses to reduce costs, meet sustainability targets, and future-proof their operations.
Electric heavy vehicles offer significant operational and financial advantages, including reduced fuel expenses, lower maintenance requirements, and enhanced driver comfort.
Their simplified design, with fewer moving parts and no need for oil changes, translates into long-term reliability and cost savings for fleet operators.
Road freight contributes around one-third of Australia’s total transport emissions and is projected to grow by 77% by 2052, so the shift is critical.
To support informed decision-making, Transport for NSW offers a Heavy Vehicle Comparison Tool, supporting fleet operators to assess total cost of ownership and emissions across various vehicle types and operating conditions. This empowers businesses to plan their transition with confidence.
Infrastructure is also evolving, ARENA has committed $12.3 million to build the country’s first shared electric truck charging hub in Laverton North, Melbourne. The facility will feature 14 dual-plug chargers and support up to 20 battery electric trucks, reducing barriers to adoption.
From light-duty delivery trucks to hydrogen-powered prime movers, the 2025 Electric Truck Guide showcases a growing range of models, demonstrating that electric options are no longer niche but mainstream.
A standout example of progress is leading logistics provider, Centurion, which has deployed 20 Mercedes-Benz eActros electric trucks across Perth. These trucks are powered entirely by a 4.4MW rooftop solar system and 10MWh of battery storage, demonstrating that zero-emission logistics is not just a future goal, it’s happening now.
If your business is budgeting for purchasing new vehicles, make sure you run the lifecycle numbers on an electric vehicle fleet.