In partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), Toll Group announced the next phase of its $67 million investment in sustainable transport solutions across Australia with the deployment of a new fleet of electric rigid trucks.
Toll Group has launched the next phase of its electric vehicles program, introducing 12 Volvo FM battery electric rigid trucks across CCEP’s national delivery network. The vehicles will replace diesel trucks, providing a quieter, lower-emission option for beverage distribution without affecting reliability, safety, or service.
Each rigid has a 12-pallet capacity and a range of up to 270 kilometres. Designed for multiple deliveries on metropolitan routes, the fleet is expected to reduce around 283 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
The vehicles will operate from CCEP’s distribution centres in Botany and Eastern Creek in New South Wales, Richlands in Queensland, and Hazelmere in Western Australia. They will be supported by site-specific charging infrastructure, including 30kW to 60kW dual outlet stations co-funded by CCEP, reflecting the company’s commitment to enabling the transition to electric vehicle technology.
In addition to environmental benefits, the electric rigids feature advanced safety systems to protect drivers, improve service performance, and support community safety.
This rollout forms part of Toll’s broader $67 million investment in battery electric heavy vehicles and charging infrastructure, co-funded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) through its ‘Driving the Nation’ program. Over the coming months, a total of 28 EVs will be introduced with Toll customers, marking the largest deployment of battery electric heavy vehicles in Australia’s third-party sector.
“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,” said Toll president retail & consumer Nick Vrckovski.
Phillip Parsons, director of logistics at CCEP, said the initiative aligns with the company’s ongoing efforts to build a sustainable, resilient, and low-carbon supply chain.
“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,” he said.
“With one of the most extensive logistics footprints in the country, we are proud to deliver beverages made in Australia reliably, safely, efficiently, and now more sustainably.
“Partnering with Toll on this rollout is another meaningful step in our journey toward achieving net zero emissions by 2040, working collaboratively with suppliers to drive sustainable solutions across our value chain.”
Insights from the program will inform broader industry knowledge on energy usage, route planning, and vehicle performance, supporting the long-term transition to low-emissions freight transport in Australia.