> The big Volvo required less than 2 total hours’ charging to complete the 6 hour and 15 minute trip with stops at Goulburn and Tarcutta. A diesel prime mover

> The big Volvo required less than 2 total hours’ charging to complete the 6 hour and 15 minute trip with stops at Goulburn and Tarcutta. A diesel prime mover wouldn't have had to stop at all. For those not familiar with the route, Goulburn and Tarcutta are only about 200km apart. A modern Euro truck on that route with a gross combination mass of around 40 tonnes would carry 600-1000 litres of fuel, and see fuel economy of around 2.2-2.5km/L. Volvo's product is undoubtedly fine for local distribution, but a poor fit for interstate work, and a diabolical choice for a bulk water tanker that would be expected to operate in locations with widespread infrastructure damage, such as the state's far south coast during the 2019/20 fire season.