2025 electric truck guide: What’s available in Australia

As Australia’s transport industry faces escalating pressure to decarbonise, the rollout of zero-emission trucks is ramping up. Just a few years ago there were only a handful of options, but that’s quickly changing.

Electrifying Australia’s truck fleet is a complex conundrum given the nation’s reliance on high-productivity combinations, vast distances and limited public heavy-vehicle charging infrastructure.

This is further complicated by a patchwork of state-based access systems that don’t yet account for the additional tare weight of battery-electric trucks, and a lack of the operating incentives that have promoted uptake in markets like Europe.

Despite these hurdles, collaboration between manufacturers and early adopters is paving the way forward, with an increasing number of light, medium, and heavy-duty electric trucks now being put to work on Australian roads.

The result is a growing array of models available today, from last-mile city trucks to powerful heavy-duty prime movers.

Here is every electric truck available for purchase in Australia right now, including some of the models likely to arrive in the near future.

Since launching its light-duty T5 EV locally in 2023, Foton Mobility Distribution (FMD) has firmly established itself at the top of the electric truck sales ladder — and it’s only the beginning for the pioneering brand.

FMD’s first and most popular model, the T5 EV features an 81.4kWh battery powering a 115kW motor, delivering a real-world range of around 180km fully loaded.

Initially offered in 4500kg and 6000kg GVM configurations (with more options coming online), the T5 is aimed squarely at back-to-base delivery work, where it has found most of its success.

A major benefit of the T5 is its light tare weight — at least by electric truck standards — tipping the scales at around 2470kg. This means class-leading payload, which makes all the difference for operators worried about productivity drops with electric vehicles.

So far this year, the company has expanded its offerings with the larger 18,000kg GVM eAuman D and 31,000kg GVM eAuman C, while the medium-rigid eAumark S is on its way to complete the lineup.

FMD’s parent company, KRW Motor Group, also recently premiered its Quantum H53 hydrogen fuel-cell prime mover, signalling a clear intention to remain on the zero-emission offensive with Chinese-built models that balance capability and affordability.

While primarily known as a van, the Iveco eDaily is also available in cab-chassis form, making it a viable light-truck solution for fleets looking to make the zero-emission jump.

Now on sale in Australia, it’s offered with wheelbases from 3750mm to 4350mm and GVMs ranging from 4495kg to 7200kg. At the upper end, the model provides a payload of up to 4300kg and can tow a full 3500kg.

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The eDaily uses a 140kW/400Nm electric motor with either two batteries (77kWh) or three (111kWh), offering a real-world range of up to 300km and the ability to add 100km of range in just 30 minutes. A 15kW PTO allows operators to fit accessories such as fridges or tipper bodies.

Fuso’s eCanter was the first light-duty electric truck to arrive in Australia in 2021, following its global launch in 2017. Since then, it has amassed an incredible eight million kilometres globally — equivalent to circling Earth 200 times.

Since landing here, the eCanter has proven successful across fleet applications, with companies like Australia Post, Team Global Express and Centurion adopting the model and singing its praises. It’s widely regarded as the most advanced electric truck available so far.

The second-generation eCanter arrived mid-last year, shifting to Daimler’s proven e-axle for improved packaging and efficiency. This change enabled more batteries and a working range of up to 300km.

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The expanded lineup now includes 14 models, with GVMs from 4500kg (car-licence suitable) to 8500kg for heavier applications. Power comes from a 110kW/430Nm liquid-cooled motor, with one, two or three 41.3kWh batteries, giving 200–300km of range depending on specification.

All models feature a full suite of advanced safety systems as standard, including active side-guard assist and advanced brake assist with pedestrian detection.

Mercedes-Benz launched its eActros and eEconic in Australia last year, joining Daimler stablemate Fuso to round out an EV lineup covering light through to heavy applications.

The eActros 300, the brand’s heavy electric option, is available as a 4x2 prime mover or 4x2/6x2 rigid and mirrors the diesel Actros in design. It’s powered by an e-axle producing up to 400kW, fed by three lithium-ion batteries totalling 336kWh, allowing it to cover up to 300km when loaded.

For the refuse industry, Mercedes-Benz also offers the eEconic 300, featuring the same driveline but with a 200km range.

At the top end is the eActros 600, not yet available here, boasting an 800-volt e-axle, 600kW output, and a 621kWh battery for 500km range. Mercedes-Benz intends to introduce the model locally, though timing is unconfirmed.

Volvo Trucks pioneered the local electric segment, delivering its first models in early 2023. Today, around 100 of its zero-emission trucks are operating on Aussie roads, collectively covering more than one million kilometres.

The lineup starts with the FL and FE Electric medium-duty models with a GVM range of 16,000kg to 27,000kg. The FL has a 130kW motor and up to four batteries totalling 375kWh for up to 450km of range. The larger FE uses dual motors producing 225kW and up to four batteries offering 375kWh for a real-world 275km range.

For heavy-duty jobs, the 6x4 FM Electric and FH Electric offer up to 50,000kg GCM, making them ideal for single and multitrailer combinations.

The FM, with its lower cabin, is suited to inner-city duties while the FH is more suited to the open road. Both use three motors producing 490kW, with up to 540kWh batteries delivering around 300km range.

The FH is also available with Volvo’s new Aero cab, improving range and efficiency through advanced aerodynamics.

Recently, Volvo partnered with South East Queensland Hauliers to roll out Australia’s first all-electric A-triple, proving its trucks can handle even the heaviest multi-trailer work. From 2027, Volvo will also build these trucks at its Wacol plant in Queensland.

Scania currently offers the heavy-duty rigid 25 P in Australia that’s based on its proven P-series lineup, with plans to expand its zero-emissions offerings in the near future.

The 25 P is powered by a mid-mounted 295kW/2200Nm electric motor and up to nine batteries totalling 300kWh, for around 250km range. Offered in 4x2 configuration, it has a 16,000kg GVM, making it a versatile inner-city rigid option for fleets.

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Scania confirmed with Trucksales that it can also bring in the European 40 G if required, which uses a 400kW motor and 416kWh battery for 400km of range.

In Europe, Scania offers electric R and S series prime movers with up to 450kW output and 728kWh battery capacity, enabling 375km range at a 64,000kg GCM. While not yet confirmed here, Scania said the company is seriously considering the R series for Australia.

Hyundai launched its Mighty Electric truck here in 2023 and has since brought the heavy-duty XCIENT hydrogen fuel-cell prime mover to Australia, making it the first major OEM to offer both electric and hydrogen options.

The Mighty Electric comes with 4500–7300kg GVM ratings, a 120kW/320Nm motor and a 114.5kWh battery, offering up to 200km range. Charging from eight to 100 per cent takes just over an hour, Hyundai claims, while a 20-minute fast charge adds 100km.

The XCIENT Fuel Cell prime mover uses a 350kW motor and 72kWh battery topped up by hydrogen fuel cells, delivering around 400km of range with refuelling times between eight and 20 minutes.

Already proven in New Zealand and Switzerland, it’s now being remanufactured locally by Advanced Manufacturing Queensland.

Lesser known Chinese brand, JAC, offers three models in Australia — the N55, N75 and N90 — claiming operating costs around 50 per cent lower than diesels.

The N55 (4500–5500kg GVM) has a 130kW motor, 96kWh battery and 200km range. The N75 (7490kg GVM) uses the same motor but with a larger 106kWh battery for 245km range and a payload of up to 4100kg, making it a versatile light-duty electric option.

Finally, the N90 (9000kg GVM) runs a 171kW two-speed motor and 106kWh battery for a 200km range.

While the list of electric trucks available right now in the market is still relatively short, more models are on the way. Major players such as DAF, Hino and Isuzu showcased trial models at the recent Brisbane Truck Show, with some due this year and others likely in 2026.

Emerging brand Windrose also displayed an all-electric prime mover with a massive 729kWh battery and 670km range at 49 tonnes GCM — proving electric trucks may indeed be capable of covering Australia’s vast transport network.

We expect Australia’s electric truck landscape to expand further into 2026 as the zero-emission market matures. Until then, the models listed here cover all bases for operators looking to decarbonise their fleets.