McDonald’s starts trials for electric delivery trucks

The fast food giant said it aims to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030.

McDonald’s has partnered with Martin Brower Australia, to launch its first electric delivery truck, as part of the first phase of electric truck trials the two are conducting.

The truck made its first delivery to McDonald’s Wetherill Park restaurant on 21 June, transporting up to 4,600 kilograms of McDonald’s products per delivery from its Wetherill Park distribution centre to restaurants across Sydney.

According to McDonald’s will be reviewed for efficiency and impact and will inform vehicle purchasing decisions from 2025 and beyond.

With zero tailpipe emissions, the truck emits no harmful pollutants during operation, improving air quality, reducing fuel consumption and reducing noise in local neighbourhoods.

The trial is part of McDonald’s commitment to reducing emissions by 50% across its restaurants, offices and supplier facilities, including logistics in partnership with Martin Brower, by 2030, as well as achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

“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,” Tom Mahony, Senior Director of Supply Chain, McDonald’s Australia said.