Electric Work Vehicles

Australia’s biggest electric truck depot takes shape, secures government support

Australia’s biggest electric truck depot takes shape, secures government support

Plans for the biggest heavy electric truck depot in Australia get a government boost, and will support up to 50 electric trucks initially with on-site solar, batteries and megawatt-scale charging.
Kia announces Australian pricing for its PV5 Cargo electric van, undercuts rivals

Kia announces Australian pricing for its PV5 Cargo electric van, undercuts rivals

Kia has announced pricing for its first electric van in Australia, coming in below competitor offerings from the likes of Renault, Ford, VW, Mercedes, Farizon and LDV.
Geely’s Farizon launches new electric commercial and delivery van in Australia

Geely’s Farizon launches new electric commercial and delivery van in Australia

Geely brand Farizon launches a new electric van in Australia that it says matches ICE vehicles on payload and cargo capacity, but no word yet on the ticket price.
Tesla Semi trial by logistics giant achieves 1 kWh per km consumption

Tesla Semi trial by logistics giant achieves 1 kWh per km consumption

A 7,500 km Tesla Semi trial shows efficiency of just over 1 kWh/km for transport group, as the company heads towards mass production.
Tesla Semi electric truck factory finally nears completion as mass production looms

Tesla Semi electric truck factory finally nears completion as mass production looms

Tesla’s Semi electric truck factory nears completion as the company aims for 50,000 units per year to decarbonise freight and logistics sectors.
Australia Post expands electric fleet as parcel boom continues

Australia Post expands electric fleet as parcel boom continues

Australia Post plans to expand what is already Australia’s largest electric vehicle fleet, adding more electric trucks and delivery bikes as part of new 2030 sustainability targets.
Fortescue to take delivery of first massive battery electric trucks from China supplier

Fortescue to take delivery of first massive battery electric trucks from China supplier

Fortescue will soon take delivery of two new mammoth battery electric trucks – its first from Chinese construction equipment producer XCMG.
In the UK, vans are favoured over utes, and battery electrics are running hot

In the UK, vans are favoured over utes, and battery electrics are running hot

Australia should follow the UK example provide some signals and support to boost the sale of electric vans.