Energy retailer and generator EnergyAustralia has joined forces with commercial e-mobility manufacturer SEA Electric in a strategic partnership, which will help accelerate the transition to clean energy for the nation’s truck fleets.
EnergyAustralia will work with SEA Electric clients in tailoring a zero-harm, bespoke solution for their energy needs, providing customised advice on depot development, EV charging infrastructure, retail contracts, and rooftop solar, batteries and energy management software solutions.
By providing future-fuel road maps for e-fleets and transport depots, EnergyAustralia has demonstrated that transitioning completely to zero carbon, green energy-driven fleets is achievable now.
EnergyAustralia’s NextGen head Jack Kotlyar says the company’s partnership with SEA Electric means customers get an end-to-end solutions for their electric transportation needs.
“When you get your electric truck from SEA Electric, you need a way to charge it,” he explains.
“This is where EnergyAustralia can help, providing electric vehicle charging infrastructure for your depot. Plus, we can provide expert advice on a range of other aspects which involve unique considerations in the case of e-fleets, including fleet routes, grid connection, retail contracts and solar/batteries.”
Kotlyar says EnergyAustralia is looking forward to working with SEA Electric to deliver greener cities, cleaner communities and quieter neighbourhoods.
SEA Electric has products deployed on five continents having completed more than two million kilometres of successful usage since 2017.
In Australia, the company produces a range of all-new electric trucks, with the Melbourne assembled vehicles ranging from 4.5tonne car licence models through to 22.5tonne three-axle rigids.
“SEA Electric is proud to partner with EnergyAustralia as we build our all-encompassing ecosystem of products and partners across the country,” says SEA Electric Asia Pacific Region president Bill Gillespie.
“While we are experts in producing commercial vehicles that are fit for purpose, EnergyAustralia are the specialists in providing the best possible advice when it comes to energy supply solutions.
“By understanding a business’s energy needs, now and into the future, EnergyAustralia can provide an appropriate plan that will ensure there is adequate energy to power an entire fleet of EVs, with the right charging and energy transmission infrastructure in place.”
Gillespie says the many benefits electrification brings – including lower maintenance and running costs – mean users can expect to recover any purchase price premium within five years.
