Electric Trucks Take Charge of Australia's Last-Mile Delivery (and Your Parcels)

Imagine a world where your online shopping arrives not with a rumble of a gasoline engine, but with a quiet whir. That's the future Australia is building for last-mile deliveries, thanks to a groundbreaking project called Project Spark.

Project Spark, funded with a cool $12.8 million from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), is putting Australia at the forefront of electric truck technology. This project, spearheaded by freight and logistics provider ANC, will see a fleet of 112 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) hit the road specifically designed for those final leg deliveries to your doorstep.

Last-mile delivery is a perfect fit for electric trucks. These short, stop-and-go trips are ideal for BEVs, which excel in city environments and don't require the massive range of long-haul trucks. Plus, with overnight charging at home (thanks to a clever charging-as-a-service model) and fast-charging options at depots, range anxiety becomes a thing of the past for owner-drivers.

But the benefits of Project Spark go far beyond just a quieter delivery experience. Her