Australian importer and distributor of electric commercial vehicles, Foton Mobility Distribution (FMD), has announced it is supercharging Australia’s transition to clean transport following the launch of its range of Foton EV trucks claiming that the momentum of the switch to EVs is taking a major leap forward with the first off-site electric truck charging hub in the Sydney suburb of Mascot.
FMD is claiming it as a landmark collaboration, having delivered 20 of the Foton 4.5 tonne T5 EV trucks to the first off‑site electric truck charging hub in Mascot.
The company says the new Zenobē Mascot Hub signals a major shift in how commercial fleets access fast, scalable, and sustainable charging infrastructure.
The Hub features 22 DC fast chargers, with parking for up to 44 light commercial EV trucks and a 100 per cent renewable energy supply
The company claims the hub gives fleets access to high‑powered charging and is designed for maximum impact and minimal barriers to adoption, without the need for their own land, grid upgrades, or capital outlay.
Founder and CEO of Foton Mobility Distribution, Neil Wang, said the partnership marks a pivotal moment for Australia’s transport future
“We’re thrilled that Zenobē have chosen the Foton T5 EV as the backbone of this pioneering initiative,” Wang said.
“Together, we’re accelerating the shift to sustainable logistics and proving what’s possible when the right technology and partnerships come together,” he said
The company claims that the Foton T5 EV truck has proved to be a significant success for both last mile fleets and refrigerated transport with more than 250 units now delivering across Australia for a large number of customers
It says that the Foton EV brand now boasts a customer base which includes major Australian corporations such as Winning Appliances, Bunnings, and Ausgrid.
“We had the 4.5-tonne GVM product, which a lot of companies haven’t been able to bring here, and that’s the biggest segment of the light truck market,” said Wang.
Zenobē country director for Australia and New Zealand, Gareth Ridge, said the project marks a turning point for Australia’s commercial transport sector.
“The Mascot hub is not only the first of its kind in the country, but also a model for how fleets can access clean, shared charging infrastructure without needing to invest in their own sites.,” said Ridge.
“We’re proud to be leading this change alongside our partners and helping to make sustainable transport a reality for these operators,” he said.
FMD said in the announcement that it will soon launch an 8.5-tonne electric truck variant designed to meet the needs of the light-duty truck segment above 4.5 tonnes.
The larger 8.5-tonne trucks are commonly used for various applications in Australia, including construction, delivery, and general freight, including last-mile deliveries.
the company says that customer interest from major last-mile companies and electricity infrastructure companies has been substantial, with many welcoming the higher GVM.
It added that the timing for the 8.5-tonne variant is scheduled for later this month (April).
