Australian retailer Woolworths has announced a major expansion of its electric vehicle fleet through a new partnership with fleet electrification specialist Zenobē, with 148 battery-electric trucks set to enter service in what is being described as Australia’s largest commercial electric truck deployment to date.
The rollout will support Woolworths’ last-mile grocery delivery operations across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia, with the full fleet expected to be operational by the end of 2026.
Electric Vehicle-as-a-Service Model
Under the agreement, Zenobē will supply and manage a fleet of Foton T5 electric trucks using its Electric Vehicle-as-a-Service (EVaaS) model.
The service provides an end-to-end fleet solution that includes vehicle leasing, charging infrastructure, battery services, maintenance, and ongoing fleet support through a single monthly payment. The approach is designed to simplify fleet electrification while reducing upfront capital investment for operators.
Deliveries of the new electric trucks are already underway.
Expanding Zero-Emission Deliveries
The new deployment builds on an earlier AUD$6 million investment by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) in Zenobē, which supported the introduction of 60 electric trucks into Woolworths’ delivery fleet last year.
The latest agreement forms part of Zenobē’s broader AUD$100 million investment strategy in Australia, aimed at more than doubling the country’s electric truck fleet by the end of 2026. The company has also partnered with a range of freight and public transport operators to accelerate commercial vehicle electrification.
Gareth Ridge, Country Director for Australia and New Zealand at Zenobē, said the project demonstrates that large-scale fleet electrification is now commercially viable.
“This project is evidence that electrification is a commercial opportunity. Woolworths is already rolling out hundreds of electric trucks at scale, that’s almost unheard of in Australia’s freight sector and proof that with the right business model and competitive pricing from Zenobē, electrification stacks up right now.”
He added:
“Together with Woolworths and the CEFC, we’re proving that large-scale zero-emissions logistics is no longer a pilot, it’s commercially viable and operationally proven.”
Sarah Pike, Woolworths Group Director of Last Mile and Partnerships, said the electric fleet will help reduce emissions and improve the sustainability of home grocery deliveries.
“Our home delivery trucks are a familiar sight in suburbs across Australia. These EVs will help keep suburban streets quieter and cleaner, and make the weekly grocery shop greener for Aussie families.”
The expanded fleet marks a significant milestone for Australia’s commercial transport sector, highlighting the growing adoption of battery-electric trucks in large-scale logistics and last-mile delivery operations.
