Event date: Tuesday, 7 February 2023

Whilst electric cars are taking all the hype, convincing many that the time to jump off hydrocarbons is here, one company is taking on one of the most visible trucking tasks - urban deliveries/collections.

SEA electric began life back in the early 00s. In a growing facility in Dandenong they now build a range of medium and small fully-electric trucks that service our cities and suburbs.

20-ish DCM members heard from Glen & Warren about how they’re servicing the both ends of human consumption, from the welcoming Woolies truck delivering our groceries, to the smellier end of dustbin (refuse) collection.

We were welcomed on site with nibbles and drinks in the boardroom where we heard about Jo & Graeme’s awesome Bathurst experience.

Glen then gave us the tech insights into the truck fleet, their tech & awesome stats on “energy economy” . I loved personal car history (dreams of his E30 M3, did I spot a tear?) including Fords, Audi, Holden & even a Fiat or 2.

Hearing the passion for the business & tech from Warren, Glen & Margaret was inspiring and lead to 1/2hr of QnA even before the workshop tour.

The tour had us hearing of their super efficient assembly stations, where they piece together the Hino “Airfix” parts, using the right bolts to the right torque from the pre-packed VIN-dedicated parts karts. 

I loved their attention to detail of the 400+v wiring and how the elec motor replaces the diesel.

Good luck to SEA electric, an Aussie business taking in the world of trucking.

Thanks for another well considered and organised DCM event to keep us hungry for more.

Martin Taylor | Member #598
BMW Drivers Club Melbourne