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Keith Andrews 100% EV trucks in stock and ready to go – eligible for Government grant

  • FUSO eCanter and Mercedes-Benz eActros eligible for 25% discount under the Government’s Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund (LEHVF).
  • Keith Andrews has stock ready to go across New Zealand.
  • Keith Andrews’ commercial EV expertise developed from milestone NZ projects, including fleet integration of FUSO eCanter for NZ’s first Zero Emissions Area trial in Auckland and partnering with NZ Post in the supply of Mercedes-Benz eActros, Mercedes-Benz eVito and FUSO eCanter.

Two class-leading electric truck models from the Keith Andrews range are eligible for grants under the Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund (LEHVF) – a $27.5m Government fund, which aims to accelerate the adoption of zero and low-emission heavy vehicles across New Zealand.

Keith Andrews is an approved supplier for LEHVF vehicles with stock on the ground at local dealerships throughout the country and a team of experts ready and waiting to help businesses find the right commercial EV for their fleet.

FUSO eCanter - 100% electric light-duty leader

eCanterNZ Post, Team Global Express and Genesis Energy were early adapters of the eCanter.

FUSO eCanter was the first fully electric light-duty truck available in New Zealand and is a proven solution for businesses seeking an EV commercial vehicle.

Available in 4x2 configuration with a 6T or 7.5T GCM, FUSO eCanter delivers a 135kW maximum output and a range of up to 150km*.

Since its introduction in 2019, FUSO eCanter has been adopted by major operators such as Mainfreight, Z Energy, PlaceMakers, Bidfood, Genesis and Carr & Haslam.

With its fully electric drivetrain fitted to FUSO’s standard 3,400mm Canter cab chassis platform and 750mm wide frame, the eCanter is easy to customise for a broad range of applications, including FMCG delivery, furniture removal, refuse and recycling, traffic control, civil construction, light commercial work and chilled goods delivery.

Zero Emissions Area participants integrated the eCanter into their fleet to deliver goods in Auckland’s inner city

Mercedes-Benz eActros – 2025 International Truck of the Year

The impressive Mercedes-Benz eActros has recently been voted the 2025 International Truck of the Year.

This innovative, 100% electric medium-duty truck has undergone 4,000km of testing on Kiwi roads and been fine-tuned for Kiwi operators ready to take their transition from ICE vehicles to the next level.

Available in 4x2 or 6x2 configurations, the eActros delivers 400kW peak power and a range of up to 300km.*

“Local testing, fully loaded, achieved a 300km range with 20% battery charge remaining, which places it squarely in the market for metro operators and those driving between large population centres,” says Keith Andrews Product Planning Manager Matt Gillatt. 

NZ Post put New Zealand’s first eActros to work in July, operating daily between the North Shore and Silverdale covering over 300km per day.

New Zealand’s EV truck experts

Having played an integral role in supporting early adopters of New Zealand’s first light-duty electric truck – FUSO eCanter – Keith Andrews has unparalleled experience and insight in commercial EV fleet integration.

“With knowledge gained over five years – and global support from Daimler Truck – in how to onboard electric vehicles seamlessly and with optimal return across a variety of applications, Keith Andrews is committed to partnering with transport operators on their journey to carbon-zero, and ensuring they gain maximum benefit from the transition,” said Gillatt.

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