In Pictures: DeepWay electric semi truck enters New Zealand service as 'Evie' after school naming contest

Foodstuffs North Island's rebranded DeepWay Star electric semi, now named 'Evie', is put to work hauling grocery pallets on New Zealand roads.

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The DeepWay electric semi joins a freight fleet tasked with cutting emissions on grocery delivery routes.

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Electrifying delivery fleets like Foodstuffs' is part of a broader push to curb transport emissions.

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The 600 kWh LFP battery truck has already covered nearly 45,000 km in service.

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Long-haul routes through rural terrain test the range and durability of electric freight trucks.

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Heavy-duty electric trucks face demanding duty cycles that place stress on wheels and drivetrains.

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Electric semis promise to reduce carbon emissions on the open-road legs of delivery routes.

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Freight and farm logistics are increasingly eyed for electrification as operators seek lower emissions.

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The 'Evie' truck's 600 kWh battery is designed to handle highway runs between distribution centers.

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