Southern Cross Electric Vehicles (SCEV), a part of the Southern Cross Truck Rentals group, is offering its customers the chance to try out zero emission goods transport with a new electric truck rental option.

Customers make a long-term rental of a fully-electric Fuso eCanter truck for as low as $3200 per month, in a package that includes full maintenance, charging capability and ongoing support.

SCEV says it is committed to making sustainable trucking more accessible than ever before.

“We’ve seen an increase in our customer base seeking EV vehicles to address EV fleet gaps, EV replacement vehicles and EV rental trial options,” says executive group general manager Owen Sommerville.

“As a business we are proud to build the solutions our customers are asking for, enabling them to be first to market with EV without having to change their business model.”

The Fuso eCanter comes with advanced safety features, including standard with Advanced Emergency Braking System, and SCEV is offering the rental models with various bodies including pantechs, trays and tautliners, giving customers a range of options to suit their needs. The eCanters also have a range of options such as rear barn doors or roller doors.

Other key safety features include Lane Departure Warning System and Electronic Stability Control.

SCEV says its rental program will enable businesses to explore the potential of electric assets before they make a substantial investment.

“When we entered the truck market 20 years ago, it was only through a large upfront investment to purchase that you could grow a fleet,” Owen says.

“EV rental gives fleets and individuals the ability to expand and shrink their fleet with market fluctuations and embrace new products without fear of overcommitment.”