Australia’s electric truck market continues to expand, with a growing number of models soon to be available across light, medium and heavy vehicle segments.
The latest update to the MOV3MENT Electric Truck Report (March 2026) provides one of the most comprehensive snapshots of the market, outlining the specifications and availability of battery-electric trucks and vans expected to enter the market over the next 12 to 24 months.
| Segment | Make | Model | Body type | GVM (t) | Range (km) | Battery (kWh) | DC charge (kW) | Expected timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light duty | JAC | N45 | Rigid | 4.5 | 220 | 97 | 97 | Q3–Q4 2026 |
| Light duty | BYD | T45 | Rigid | 4.5 | 200 | 130 | 75 | 2027 |
| Light duty | DFAC | eCaptain E | Rigid | 4.5–6 | — | 81 | — | Q4 2026 |
| Light duty | Foton | T5 (update) | Rigid | 4.5–6 | 200 | 100 | 85 | Q3 2026 |
| Light duty | Isuzu | NPR 75-200 EV | Rigid | 7.5 | 200 | 100 | 80+ | Possible 2026 |
| Light duty | JAC | N75 (update) | Rigid | 7.5 | 245 | 107 | 97 | Q3–Q4 2026 |
| Medium duty | DFAC | eCaptain C | Rigid | 8–9.5 | — | — | — | Q4 2026 |
| Medium duty | Foton | eAumark S | Rigid | 8.5 | 220 | 100 | 100 | Q2 2026 |
| Medium duty | JAC | N90 (update) | Rigid | 9 | 200 | 107 | 97 | Q3–Q4 2026 |
| Medium duty | JAC | N120 | Rigid | 12 | — | — | — | Possible 2026 |
| Medium duty | Volvo | FL | Rigid | 14 | 300 | 280 | 150 | Q3–Q4 2026 |
| Medium duty | SANY | Cargo truck | Rigid | 16 | 260–330 | 318 | 300 | Not specified |
| Medium duty | JAC | N160 | Rigid | 16 | — | — | — | Possible 2026 |
| Medium / Heavy | DAF | XB Electric | Prime mover | 12–19 | 350 | 141–282 | 150 | Not specified |
| Medium / Heavy | Foton | eAuman D | Rigid | 16–18 | 200 | 282 | 210 | Q3 2026 |
| Heavy | DAF | XD Electric | Prime mover / rigid | 20.5–29 | 500 | 210–525 | 150+ | Possible 2026 |
| Heavy | DAF | XF Electric | Prime mover / rigid | 20.5–29 | 500 | 315–525 | 150+ | Not specified |
| Heavy | BYD | T28 6×4 | Rigid | 28 | 300 | 301 | 184 | Not specified |
| Heavy | BYD | T31 8×4 | Rigid | 31 | 300 | 377 | 134+134 | Q4 2026 |
| Heavy | BYD | M25 6×4 | Prime mover | 39 | 300 | 452 | 184+184 | Not specified |
| Heavy | Sitrak | C9H EV | Prime mover | — | 600 | 588 | 350 | Q3 2026 |
| Heavy | Scania | R VS | Prime mover | — | 375–395 | 520–728 | 375 | Possible 2026 |
The report notes that many of these upcoming vehicles may face delays before entering the Australian market due to engineering, compliance and demand factors.
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