​Up to $300,000 in Victorian Government Grants for Electric Trucks — Come See What's Possible

​The Victorian Government's Freight Decarbonisation Co-Investment Program is offering grants of up to $300,000 for small and medium freight operators to fund zero-emission vehicles. EOIs close 22 April — that's 8 days after this event.

​Join CTAA and NewVolt for a practical breakfast morning designed for container transport operators. See electric trucks in person, hear how the funding works, and get your EOI started on the day with hands-on support.

​Event Details:

• ​Date: Tuesday 14 April 2026

• ​Time: 7:30 – 10:00 AM

• ​Venue: Yarraville Club, 135 Stephen St, Yarraville VIC 3013

• ​Breakfast: Bacon & egg rolls and coffee on arrival

• ​Co-hosted by: Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA) & NewVolt

​Schedule

​☕ 7:30 – 8:15 — Arrival, bacon & egg rolls, coffee, and truck viewing
🎤 8:15 – 8:30 — Welcome from CTAA & NewVolt
📋 8:30 – 8:40 — VFDC Grant Program Overview
🚛 8:40 – 9:00 — Electric trucks in practice — what will do your run?
💰 9:00 – 9:20 — What it actually costs — worked financial example
👀 9:20 – 9:35 — Walk to the trucks — whole group outside
✍️ 9:35 – 9:50 — EOI application process — how to not miss out on funding
👋 9:50 – 10:00 — Close & next steps
☕ 10:00+ — Stick around — NewVolt team available to help you start your EOI application

​What We'll Cover

• ​Electric Truck Showcase — Walk around electric trucks built for urban container freight. Talk to the people who make them. See if it'll do your run.

• ​VFDC Grant Walkthrough — Who's eligible, what's funded, how to apply, and what makes a strong EOI. Presented by NewVolt with input from Freight Victoria (TBC).

• ​Worked Financial Example — What does it actually cost after the grant? We'll walk through real numbers: lease cost, grant offset, and your net out-of-pocket in year one.

• ​EOI Support — Our team will be available after the formal session to help you start your EOI on the spot. Bring your ABN — it takes about 15 minutes.

​This event is for owner-operators and fleet managers in the container transport sector. If you run trucks in Melbourne and you've been curious about electric but haven't pulled the trigger, this morning is designed for you.

​For full program details and eligibility, visit vic.gov.au/vfdc