Toll Launches Electric Trucks for Woolworths

By Amit Jangra | Published Date : September 03, 2025

Toll Group launches its first electric heavy-duty truck for Woolworths, marking a major step toward cleaner, zero-emission freight transport in Australia.

Australia’s move toward greener roads just got real. Toll Group, one of the country’s biggest logistics companies, has rolled out its first electric heavy-duty truck to support Woolworths’ supply chain. The truck, a Volvo FM battery-electric model, officially hit the road on September 2, 2025, operating from the Moorebank Distribution Centre in New South Wales. And this is just the start; more electric trucks are expected to join the fleet soon, marking a strong step forward in making freight transport cleaner and more sustainable.

A Big Step for Cleaner Freight in Australia

Table of Contents

1. A Big Step for Cleaner Freight in Australia

2. Backed by ARENA and Solar Power

3. Leading the Charge in Heavy Transport

4. Real Data for Real Change

5. A Partnership Built on Sustainability

6. Wrapping It Up

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This isn't just about adding one electric truck; it’s part of Toll Group’s bigger plan to move towards zero-emission freight. The company is investing a whopping $67 million in electric commercial vehicles and charging stations across the country. It’s a serious push to cut down emissions in logistics, an industry that’s often tough to decarbonise.

Backed by ARENA and Solar Power

The shift to electric hasn’t come cheap, but help is on hand. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is supporting this move through its Driving the Nation Programme, helping bridge the cost gap between electric and diesel trucks.

At the Moorebank site, charging is powered by a 980kW EV charger, which works alongside the facility’s 3.8MW solar system. This setup means the trucks can run clean, not just from the tailpipe, but right from the power source.

Leading the Charge in Heavy Transport

With this launch, Toll is now Australia’s largest operator of electric heavy vehicles in third-party logistics. It’s not just about Woolworths; Toll also serves major clients like Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Bluescope and Origin Energy.

This puts Toll ahead in a sector where big, heavy trucks have been slow to switch to electric due to range and power concerns.

Real Data for Real Change

One of the biggest wins from this project will be the real-world data it produces. From energy use to charging needs and route planning, this information will help other logistics providers figure out how to go electric, too.

It’s not just theory, it’s practical learning, on the road and in real time.

A Partnership Built on Sustainability

Chris Brooks, Acting MD of Woolworths’ Primary Connect, said the effort is about more than transport; it’s about leading the way for heavy industry to cut emissions.
Nick Vrckovski, President of Retail & Consumer at Toll, added that this rollout is part of a long-standing partnership between Toll and Woolworths, rooted in a shared goal: a cleaner, more sustainable supply chain for Australia.

Wrapping It Up

This rollout might seem like just one truck, but it’s a symbol of where Australia’s freight sector is headed. Cleaner, smarter and ready for the future, one electric delivery at a time.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Trucks

1. What type of electric truck did Toll launch for Woolworths?

Ans: Toll launched a Volvo FM battery-electric truck on September 2, 2025, operating from its Moorebank Distribution Centre to support Woolworths’ supply chain.

2. How is this electric truck powered sustainably?

Ans: The truck is charged using a 980kW EV charger powered by a 3.8MW solar system at the Moorebank site, ensuring clean energy from source to road.

3. Is this part of a larger sustainability plan by Toll?

Ans: Yes, Toll is investing $67 million in electric commercial vehicles and infrastructure nationwide, aiming for a zero-emissions freight network with support from ARENA’s Driving the Nation Programme.

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