McDonald’s Australia, in partnership with its long-term supply chain partner Martin Brower, has launched its first electric delivery truck in Sydney, New South Wales (NSW).
The electric truck will transport McDonald’s products from its Wetherill Park distribution centre to restaurants across NSW.
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Martin Brower’s Volvo FL refrigerated electric truck has a range of up to 230km and a 265 kilowatt-hours energy capacity across four batteries. The truck can carry 4,600kg of goods per delivery.
The new electric truck, which produces zero tailpipe emissions, is expected to improve air quality, reduce fuel consumption and lower noise pollution in local neighbourhoods.
This initiative is the first phase of electric truck trials for the two companies.
McDonald’s Australia supply chain partner will be reviewing the efficiency and impact of the truck to inform vehicle purchasing decisions from 2025 and beyond.
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By GlobalDataThe restaurant company has set a target to cut emissions by 50% across its restaurants, offices and supplier facilities by 2030. The company also aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
The introduction of the electric truck aligns with the federal government’s national electric vehicle strategy, which seeks to decarbonise Australia’s transport infrastructure and supply chains.
McDonald’s Australia supply chain senior director Tom Mahony said: “McDonald’s is committed to working with its suppliers like Martin Brower, to find innovative ways to reduce emissions across its supply chain.
“Martin Brower plays a critical role in delivering over six million kilograms of Macca’s items, including Aussie produce and ingredients, to over 1,000 restaurants across the country per week.
“Adding an electric truck to our fleet of restaurant delivery vehicles will allow us to gain meaningful insights and experience in operating electric vehicles and understand the role they could play in the future.
“This is the first step towards reducing our transport emissions, in partnership with Martin Brower, and continuing to find ways to minimise our environmental impact across our supply chain.”
In May 2024 McDonald’s Australia expanded its McCafé offerings with a new dessert item, called McPops.
The newest item on the McCafé menu will be permanently accessible at all McDonald’s restaurants in Australia.
