Toll announces next phase of $67M EV program with Coca-Cola

The Toll Group has unveiled the latest phase of its $67 million investment in sustainable transport solutions across Australia, with the deployment of a new e-truck fleet. 

The 12 Volvo FM battery, electric rigid trucks have been launched across the Toll network, in partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP). 

The electric rigid trucks will replace existing diesel vehicles in CCEP’s national delivery network and will provide a quieter and lower emission solution for beverage distribution, while still providing reliability and safety. 

Each vehicle has a 12-pallet capacity and a charging range of up to 270 kms and are designed for multiple deliveries across key metropolitan routes. 

The fleet is expected to 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.  

Beyond environmental benefits, the electric rigids are equipped with advanced safety systems and technology to protect drivers, enhance service delivery performance, and support community safety. 

This initiative marks the next phase 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’ programme.  

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. 

Toll President Retail & Consumer, Nick Vrckovski, 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-plus year partnership, as we work together to reduce emissions, improve safety, and meet the high standards our customers expect.” 

CCEP Director of Logistics, Phillip Parsons, said: “The initiative supports their ongoing commitment to working with suppliers 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.  

“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.” 

Insights from the program will contribute to broader industry knowledge on energy usage, route planning, and vehicle performance, and support the long-term transition to low-emissions freight transport in Australia.