Linfox is set to deploy 26 electric heavy-duty trucks across key freight corridors in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide, replacing diesel-powered vehicles as part of the company’s broader fleet decarbonisation strategy.
The Australian logistics provider said the battery-electric trucks will be introduced into food, beverage, and intermodal rail logistics operations, with each vehicle expected to travel up to 500 kilometres per day.
Volvo Electric Trucks Enter Service
The fleet consists of Volvo eFM Prime Movers, which will initially operate from Linfox’s Laverton North facility in Melbourne before expanding to the company’s hubs in Willawong, Brisbane, and the Adelaide rail freight terminal.
The deployment follows Linfox’s growing investment in zero-emission transport and represents one of the largest electric heavy vehicle rollouts in Australia’s freight sector.
Charging and Solar Infrastructure
To support the new vehicles, Linfox is installing 25 fast-charging systems across its operating hubs.
The company is also investing in onsite solar generation to help supply renewable electricity for vehicle charging and reduce overall operating emissions.
The integrated approach is intended to support daily freight operations while lowering fuel consumption and dependence on diesel-powered transport.
Government Support for Fleet Electrification
The project is supported by more than A$19 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) through its Driving the Nation programme.
The initiative aims to accelerate electric truck adoption by supporting charging infrastructure development, fleet operating models, and commercial demonstrations of zero-emission freight transport.
Australia’s heavy freight sector has increasingly become a focus for electrification efforts as operators seek to reduce emissions while managing fuel costs.
Building on Earlier EV Deployments
Linfox began introducing zero-emission commercial vehicles in 2021, including battery-electric trucks such as the Volvo FL Electric and Daimler Fuso eCanter.
In 2025, the company placed what it described as Australia’s largest order for electric heavy-duty trucks, laying the groundwork for the current deployment programme.
Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen said:
“This investment in electric trucks, fast chargers and onsite solar systems could deliver the biggest cut to Linfox’s fuel use, emissions and running costs in its seven-decade history.”
He added:
“When Linfox put in the biggest order for electric trucks in Australia, it was already the best decision for the future of the business and the 24,000 people it employs.”
“And while governments across Australia continue to secure Australia’s supply of diesel and exhaust fluid, Linfox has taken a huge step to secure its energy security and consistently low running costs.”
The rollout reflects growing momentum behind electric freight transport in Australia, where logistics operators, vehicle manufacturers, and government agencies are increasingly investing in zero-emission heavy vehicle technologies and supporting infrastructure.
