An Australian-made portable charging solution could help freight and transport operators bring electric trucks into service sooner, reducing the time and cost associated with installing permanent depot charging infrastructure.
Melbourne-based EV charging solutions provider Go EV unveiled ChargeNOW in Melbourne on 26 October 2026. The transportable charging skid is designed to connect to a depot’s existing electrical supply where suitable.
The 20-foot unit combines battery storage with a high-powered DC charger, allowing operators to begin charging heavy vehicles without waiting for extensive grid upgrades or major construction works.
Go EV says operators could start charging trucks in the same week the unit is delivered, provided the site is ready for installation and commissioning.
Battery storage and high-powered charging
ChargeNOW is equipped with a 261 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and a 640 kW DC fast charger. The charger is rated at 500 A continuously and up to 700 A in boost mode through a single port.
Operators can add a second battery unit to increase the skid’s energy storage capacity.
Go EV managing director Mark Lampard said the system was designed to help operators introduce electric trucks ahead of planned permanent infrastructure.
“ChargeNOW allows electric trucking and freight operators to deploy ahead of planned fixed infrastructure to allow electric trucks to begin operation sooner,” Lampard said.
He added that the solution could be scaled for larger fleets, with multiple skids installed at a site and energy storage pooled to support charging across the system.
Reducing infrastructure delays
The portable unit includes an onboard distribution board that accepts a supply of up to 1,000 A, potentially removing the need for operators to construct a new switchroom or permanent building.
This could help reduce the planning, civil, and electrical works often associated with high-powered truck charging installations, as well as the delays caused by site construction and grid connection upgrades.
For operators considering electric trucks, access to charging infrastructure remains a significant part of the deployment process. Portable systems could provide an interim solution while permanent infrastructure is developed, or offer a more flexible option for depots with limited capacity or changing operational needs.
Supporting the shift to electric freight
As more Australian freight businesses begin transitioning to electric vehicles, solutions such as ChargeNOW could help reduce the upfront infrastructure burden and shorten the time required to put trucks into operation.
The system offers another approach to depot charging, allowing operators to deploy energy storage and charging capacity without relying solely on permanent infrastructure upgrades.
Did you find this article interesting? Click the ‘heart’ button above to give it a like!
