Linfox has placed the largest order for battery-electric trucks in Australia to date, purchasing 30 heavy-duty electric trucks from Volvo. The deal marks a significant step in the company’s push towards sustainable logistics.
The order comprises 29 Volvo FH Electric and one FM Electric truck, expanding on the four Volvo electric trucks already in Linfox’s fleet. Additionally, Linfox has ordered 195 Volvo FH and FM trucks with conventional drivelines.
The announcement coincides with the upcoming start of electric truck production at Volvo’s Wacol facility in Brisbane, scheduled for 2026. This will be Volvo’s fifth electric truck production site globally, joining three in Europe and one in the United States.
“We are very proud to continue our close partnership with Linfox. The order for 30 Volvo electric trucks is proof of their trust in our company and in zero-emissions transport as a viable solution here and now,” said Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks. “Our commitment to start building electric trucks in Australia demonstrates our confidence in this technology, and means we can offer an industry-leading range of purpose-built electric trucks all around the world.”
Peter Fox AM, Executive Chairman of Linfox, said, “Linfox is excited to partner with Volvo in driving the future and leading sustainable logistics in Australia. Further electrifying our fleet sets the standard for us and our customers and the entire industry.”
Volvo Trucks has delivered more than 5,000 electric trucks to customers in 50 countries and offers eight electric models covering various transport needs. In 2024, it held a 47 per cent market share in Europe’s heavy electric truck segment and led the North American market.
Volvo’s broader strategy toward net-zero by 2040 includes battery-electric, fuel cell-electric, and renewable fuel combustion technologies.