Toll Group has taken delivery of 12 new Volvo FM battery electric rigids, in partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP).
This latest delivery of new trucks is part of Toll Group’s $67 million electric vehicles program, co-funded by government agency ARENA (Australian Renewable Energy Agency).
The 12 new Volvo FMs will replace existing diesel vehicles in CCEP’s national delivery network.
According to Toll, these rigids offer a quieter and lower-emission solution for beverage distribution, without compromising on reliability, safety, or customer excellence.
Each vehicle has a 12-pallet capacity and a charging range of up to 270km. Designed for multiple deliveries across key metropolitan routes, the fleet will collectively reduce an estimated 283 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
Vehicles will operate from CCEP’s distribution centres in Botany (NSW), Eastern Creek (NSW), Richlands (QLD), and Hazelmere (WA), and be supported by site-specific charging infrastructure ranging from 30kW to 60kW dual outlet charging stations. These facilities have been co-invested by CCEP.
Freestone, Toll’s Vice President – Transport & Grocery for the official launch of new electric rigids. Image: Toll Group
In total, 28 EVs will be launched with Toll customers over the coming months, making it Australia’s largest deployment of battery electric heavy vehicles in the third-party sector.
Nick Vrckovski, Toll President Retail & Consumer said, “We are proud to have CCEP take part in our national electric heavy vehicle program. Their support is another key milestone in our 25+ year partnership, as we work together to reduce emissions, improve safety, and meet the high standards our customers expect.”
Phillip Parsons, Director of Logistics at CCEP, commented, “Our investment in these 12 new electric rigids along with dedicated charging infrastructure across our facilities, reflects our long-term commitment to building a more sustainable beverage distribution network. With one of the most extensive logistics footprints in the country, we are proud to deliver beverages that are made in Australia to our customers reliably, safely, and efficiently – and now more sustainably.
“Partnering with Toll on this roll out is another meaningful step in our journey toward achieving net zero emissions by 2040, working collaboratively with suppliers to drive sustainable solutions across our entire value chain.”