Case Studies Australiaโs first electric vehicle depot of the future
JET Charge has partnered with freight company Team Global Express to provide innovative charging solutions for one of the worldโs largest fleets of electric delivery vehicles.
What sets Team Global Express apart is their commitment to transforming their company and the broader logistics sector, with a vision to be the most sustainable transport and logistics solutions provider in Australia and New Zealand. Moving away from a high-emissions delivery vehicle fleet is crucial to this vision.
Heavy transport accounts for around 17% of Australiaโs total emissions, with fleet electrification still in its early stages. For logistics operators like Team Global Express (TGE), transitioning to electric vehicles presents both a significant opportunity and a complex operational shift.
KEY CHALLENGES:
Multiple vehicle requirements
TGE’s fleet includes a mix of vehicle types operating simultaneously, each with different charging needs that must be supported within a single solution.
Site constraints
Charging areas are located a significant distance from the main switchboard, increasing infrastructure complexity and installation requirements.
Energy tariff limitations
Time-of-use tariffs make daytime charging costly, requiring a solution that can optimise energy and avoid peak demand charges.
JET Charge was involved in various stages of the project, including concept design and planning, charger supply, fit-off commissioning, maintenance and dashboard monitoring.
Underpinning the design was JET Chargeโs advanced energy management system, JET Charge CORE, which allowed TGE to use existing electrical infrastructure, without the need for a new high voltage connection.
There were other benefits, too. By using JET Charge CORE, we were able to design a tailored charging system for TGEโs specific fleet mix. We also fed part of the system through a mechanical switchboard: this solved the physical distance issue, and reduced overall installation costs.
TGE needed reliable charging to guarantee business continuity. By selecting best-in-market products, and including a preventative maintenance plan, we designed a system with the right balance of redun- dancy. The site design also included modelling to ensure vehicles could be charged overnight, which helped avoid those peak tariff windows. Ultimately, we were able to deliver the project on scope, on time and on budget.
The pioneering design approach combines both AC and DC charging systems, serving as a model for future projects.
HARDWARE SOLUTION
2 x ChargeMates
47 x JET Charge AC ChargeMate units with pedestals
The Bungarribee depot is now one of the most advanced electric freight depots in Australia, and a working model for large-scale truck electrification. For TGE, this means:
Greater confidence that trucks are charged and ready when needed with fast and reliable charging
Reduced operational risk from downtime
Infrastructure proven in a high-traffic freight environment
Lower noise and improved urban air quality for surrounding communities
Safer, quieter vehicles for drivers
099.3%
charger uptime
060MWh
monthly charging
0400kW
fast charging capability
โNow we know what large-scale fleet transition can look like, we can replicate this for other clients, whether they’re after front-to-back commercial charging services, or more specific tailored solutions. Pardon my swearing, but this project is s*** hot, and we can’t wait to do it again.”
Alex Bowler JET Charge Sector Lead of Bus and Heavy Vehicles
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