Trucks with e-axles to proliferate

The 2025 Brisbane Truck Show (May 15-18) looks likely to have an increased focus on electric axles (e-axles), which have the potential to boost the efficiency and environmental performance of both truck and trailer setups – especially for refrigerated transport.

Since a handful of e-axle technologies were showcased at the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show (the event is held every two years), e-axles have emerged as a key development in the push towards more sustainable transportation.

E-axles are becoming increasingly efficient, cost-effective, and adaptable to a variety of applications. They are also on the radar for applications outside of heavy goods transport, with caravan manufacturers and their suppliers quietly investigating ways of overcoming the battery range implications of towing with electrified vehicles.

Before diving into some of the standout E-Axle innovations from the 2023 show, here’s a brief recap of the technology.