175 UBCO e-motorbikes for Australia Post

Kiwi firm UBCO is providing Australia Post with a new fleet of 175 lightweight, zero emission, all-electric motorbikes.

The collaboration follows an extensive trial of UBCO’s vehicles in key Australian states, including testing across a range of urban and rural terrains and allowing UBCO to work closely with delivery workers to design a vehicle to meet their specific requirements for range, speed, safety, and accessibility. 

UBCO has dubbed this next-generation EV model ‘DUTY’ and is now in discussion with other international agencies, including New Zealand Post, to implement similar electrification schemes for their own fleets. 

Speaking at the Sydney launch, Australia Post chief executive and managing director Paul Graham highlighted the significance of the new fleet.

“This is a pivotal moment for Australia Post and demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and forward-thinking technology,” he says.

“This new fleet allows us to electrify a broader spectrum of routes, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and further advancing our sustainability goals.

“We are proud to integrate cutting-edge solutions that benefit our team members, our customers, and the environment.”

UBCO chief executive Oliver Hutaff says the UBCO DUTY is tailored for companies seeking efficient, low-emission delivery options.

“Partnering with Australia Post has been the perfect opportunity to showcase UBCO’s core strengths of robust utility and durability, focused on vehicles being used for work.”

Hutaff says the DUTY has a 95km/h top speed and will be used an average six hours daily on five days a week to carry heavy loads.

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