DHL Tests Electric Superlink Truck In South Africa

Dubai (PlantAndEquipment.com) -  DHL Supply Chain, in partnership with Unilever and Volvo Trucks, has launched Africa’s first electric Superlink truck pilot. The project, supported by Aeversa, features a fully electric Volvo FMX 6x4 tractor combined with an 18-meter Superlink double trailer.

The pilot includes Aeversa’s charging infrastructure and smart software, with data-driven insights to assess costs, savings, and operational viability. The initiative aims to demonstrate the feasibility of scaling heavy-duty electric freight in African supply chain operations.