Australia Post Deploys First Electric Delivery Trucks to Its Fleet

Australia Post has deployed the first of 20 electric trucks to its national delivery fleet, with three Fuso eCanters now delivering parcels to customers in Melbourne ahead of Christmas.

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The eCanter expands Australia Post’s existing electric delivery fleet of over 2,100 electric delivery vehicles and 1,400 electric bicycles. It also follows the successful trial of the Daimler-developed truck in late 2019.

Australia Post General Manager Networks, James Dixon said the addition of the Fuso eCanter to Australia Post’s delivery fleet was an exciting step for the organization.

“We’re very proud to be Australia’s largest electric fleet operator, but up until this point our electric fleet has consisted solely of smaller delivery vehicles that are used for the last mile. We’ve trialed a range of electric trucks previously, but the Fuso eCanter is the first we’ve found that suits both Australian conditions and our unique operational needs.”

Australia Post General Manager Networks, James Dixon

Australia Post Chief Sustainability Officer Susan Mizrahi said expanding the current electric fleet was an important part of the Australia Post’s 2020-22 Corporate Responsibility plan and its science-based target to reduce emissions by 15 percent by 2025. 

“This is an important milestone for our business. We know that every delivery has a carbon footprint which is why we’re committed to reducing our emissions through growing our electric fleet and increasing our renewable energy production to help power these new vehicles.”

Australia Post Chief Sustainability Officer Susan Mizrahi

The Fuso eCanter is the only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) electric truck available in Australia and uses the latest technology from the Daimler Truck group.

Daniel Whitehead, the President and CEO of Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific, which represents the Fuso, Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz brands, said Australia Post was the perfect first Australian customer for the eCanter.

“Daimler is thrilled to partner with such an iconic brand as Australia Post on a journey towards carbon-neutral freight transportation in Australia,” he said.

In early 2022, the remaining 17 eCanters will hit the streets in major cities, with the rollout supported by Australia Post Fleet Management Provider SG Fleet.

Australia Post is currently two-thirds of the way through its 2020-22 Group Corporate Responsibility Plan Everyone Matters: Our plan for inclusive and sustainable prosperity.  

About Australia Post’s Science-Based Target

Australia Post is committed to reducing scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 15 percent by FY2025 (from an FY2019 baseline), aligned with a well below 2°C pathway.

Any emissions generated by the electricity usage from the Fuso eCanter will be offset through the purchase of renewable energy certificates.