ANC hits 100 last-mile EVs milestone

The Australian last-mile delivery firm ANC has grown its fleet of EVs to more than 100, with a further 50 expected over the next year. It significantly exceeds the company's earlier targets for electrification.

In 2024, ANC set a target of deploying a total of 112 EVs in its fleet by 2026. Now on track to have 150 BEVs operational in the the next year, ANC’s fleet is now 12.5 per cent electric. This includes a full range of commercial EVs “tailored” for last-mile delivery, such as the LDV eDeliver 9 cab-chassis, the LWB High Roof Van, JAC N90 truck, and agile BILITI electric tuk-tuks. These have now delivered an estimated 340,000 consignments. The company states it wishes to go even further and increase the proportion of BEVs in its fleet to 30 per cent by 2028.

This initiative sits under ANC’s so-called Project Spark, a fleet electrification initiative which has seen it ditch diesel for battery electric. Through the initiative, ANC has partnered with electric truck manufacturers LDV and JDC to source the vehicles that now make up its last-mile fleet. Project Spark was also supported with an AUD $12.8 million grant from ARENA, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.

This also includes a charging strategy comprised of public fast charging, depot-based solutions, and portable DC chargers for areas where infrastructure is limited. ANC states it wants to begin work on “park ‘n’ charge” hubs designed specifically for delivery drivers that feature fast charging and rest areas.

Joe Sofra, ANC CEO, said: “Since our first drivers switched to EVs in 2022, dozens of ANC Delivery Professionals have helped reshape last-mile delivery in Australia. Project Spark shows that with the right support – education, grants and strategy – you can cut emissions and boost income. We’re not just enabling sustainability; we’re building stronger small businesses.”

Sofra continued: “Many drivers lack the capital to scale alone, so this provides a clear, supported path to grow. But to further accelerate adoption across the sector, we need to lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and improve access to finance. Tailored EV loans and dedicated insurance products could make the transition viable for more drivers and speed up Australia’s clean transport shift.”

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