Electric Highway
Electric truck driving on Australian highway at golden hour
Australia's First Electric Freight Corridor

Electrifying the Melbourne–Sydney Highway

Converting 10,000 trucks to electric power with three strategic charging and battery-swapping stations along the Hume Highway. Cutting freight costs by 50% and eliminating 1.2 million tonnes of CO₂ annually.

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The Opportunity

A $2.3 billion investment to transform Australia's busiest freight corridor into a fully electrified highway, delivering compelling returns while dramatically cutting emissions.

Scenic Hume Highway between Melbourne and Sydney through rolling green Australian hills

Battery swapping at $0.50/km — 60% of the fleet

Direct charging at $0.50/kWh — 40% of the fleet

Target IRR of 22–26% with 3.8-year payback

3 strategic stations: Glenrowan, Tarcutta, Goulburn

10,000 trucks converted to EV within 24 months

Strategic Charging Stations

Three purpose-built charging and battery-swapping facilities positioned at optimal intervals along the Hume Highway.

Glenrowan, VIC

~230 km from Melbourne

Battery Swapping • Fast Charging

Driver Amenities • Solar Powered

Tarcutta, NSW

~450 km from Melbourne

Battery Swapping • Fast Charging

Driver Amenities • Solar Powered

Goulburn, NSW

~670 km from Melbourne

Battery Swapping • Fast Charging

Driver Amenities • Solar Powered

Modern EV charging station facility for heavy trucks with solar panels

Who Benefits

A transformative opportunity for industry, investors, and the planet.

For Trucking Companies

  • 50% reduction in fuel costs
  • Battery swapping at just $0.50/km
  • Minimal downtime with rapid swap technology
  • Future-proof your fleet against diesel price volatility

For Investors

  • $2.3 Billion investment opportunity
  • Target IRR of 22–26%
  • Payback period of just 3.8 years
  • Backed by strong market fundamentals

For the Environment

  • 1.2 million tonnes CO₂ eliminated annually
  • Powered by renewable energy sources
  • Supports Australia's net-zero commitments
  • Cleaner air for communities along the route
Wind turbines and solar panels in Australian rural landscape representing renewable energy

Powered by Renewable Energy

Each charging station is designed to integrate with Australia's growing renewable energy grid, ensuring that every kilometre driven electrically is a kilometre powered cleanly.

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Research & Analysis

Our initiative is grounded in rigorous analysis. Read the research by David Leitch from RenewEconomy.

The Revolution in Electric Trucking

Energy Insiders Podcast — RenewEconomy

David Leitch discusses the rapid transformation of freight transport and why electric trucking is set to reshape Australia's logistics industry.

Electrifying All Road Freight — A No-Brainer

Analysis — RenewEconomy

Comprehensive analysis showing that electrifying the Sydney–Melbourne freight corridor has a payback period of less than 4 years.

Ready to Power the Future of Freight?

Whether you're a fleet operator, investor, or government stakeholder — we'd love to hear from you.

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