12+ months
Real-world testing across WA outback mines and deserts
LFP · IP68
Lithium iron phosphate chemistry, waterproof driveline
OTA updates
Developed and deployed by Tembo’s engineering team
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Two cabs. Two drivelines.
Same platform. Pick the cab for the crew and the drive for the ground. Specs below follow the published 2WD and 4WD sheets.
Cab
Dual cab
Five seats without giving up a working tray. Moves the crew, the tools and the shift change in one vehicle.
Figures read 2WD / 4WD where they differ.
LFP battery options
86.5 kWh is available on 4WD only.
Where the Tusker earns its keep.
Mining
Surface and underground light-vehicle work in heat, dust and constant use. Instant torque, no tailpipe, lower ventilation load.
Government & councils
Parks, roads and public works that need a ute which cuts fuel cost and makes emissions reporting straightforward.
Utilities & infrastructure
Crews that work remote and urban in the same week. Payload, towing and vehicle-to-load power at the job, not back at the depot.
Diesel money, kept on the books.
On the published duty cycle a Tusker on depot charging spends about $720 a year on energy. A diesel ute spends $8,600. Roughly twelve times less, before servicing.
Fuel savings, 12 vehicles
$94,560/ year
$7,880 per vehicle, energy only.
Annual energy spend, per vehicle
Indicative: 150 km/day, 5 days/week, 52 weeks. Depot charging at ~8c/kWh. Diesel at $1.84/L. From the published Tusker spec sheet.
NVES savings
Effective from 1 January 2025, the NVES sets CO2 emission limits for new light vehicles supplied in Australia. It applies to manufacturers and importers, who must meet fleet-average targets or face penalties.
Manufacturers exceeding limits may pass penalty costs onto high-emission models, potentially increasing prices for Australia’s most popular utes.
Electric utes help generate compliance credits, stabilise pricing, and deliver owners major savings on fuel, maintenance, and total ownership costs.
The vehicle is only half the system.
Fixed DC
High-power charging where the fleet returns. Opportunity charging during shifts so vehicles keep working, not queuing.
Mobile charging
Take the charger to the work. Built for sites that move, and for the days the depot is too far.
Site storage
Battery storage for constrained grids and off-grid camps. The vehicle is only half the system.
Loading chassis
Tembo TuskerRear-wheel drive
Inside thechassis.
- 3,100 mmWheelbase
- LFP65–100 kWh
- 130 kWRear motor
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The full spec sheet.
Every figure comes from the published Tusker spec sheets. Payload is derived (G.V.W. minus kerb weight) and indicative everywhere it appears.
Dimensions
Energy & charging
*86.5 kWh additionally available on 4WD.
Powertrain, 2WD
Powertrain, 4WD
Support that keeps you moving.
24-hour roadside and technical
Round-the-clock help, wherever the job takes you.
Mobile service teams
Servicing and genuine parts brought to your depot.
Over-the-air updates
Features and fixes from Tembo’s engineering team, without a dealership visit.
Frequently asked.
What range does the Tusker actually deliver?
A standard Tusker covers 300+ km, and a Tusker configured for range reaches up to 510 km. Both figures move with load, terrain and duty cycle. The pack options run 65, 77, 86.5 and 100 kWh, so the right question is which capacity covers your worst day rather than your average one. We size that against your real routes during an assessment.
How long does charging take?
Published charging time is 0.75 hours (45 minutes) from 20 to 80 per cent on DC through the CCS port. The vehicle also accepts AC charging, which is typically what depot charging overnight will use. Most fleets never use the fast-charge window day to day; it matters for the exception, not the routine.
What can it carry and tow?
G.V.W. is 3,501 kg. Kerb weight runs from 1,950 kg for a 4x2 single cab to 2,275 kg for a 4x4 dual cab, so indicative payload sits between roughly 1,225 and 1,550 kg depending on configuration. The 4x4 is rated to tow 3 tonnes. Confirm the exact figure for your build before you commit it to a tender.
Is it certified for Australian roads?
The Tusker is built to comply with Australian Design Rules and carries AEB, ABS with EBD, electronic parking brake, driver and front-passenger airbags and seatbelt reminders as standard. Talk to us about homologation status for your specific configuration and state.
What happens if something goes wrong on site?
You get 24-hour roadside and technical support, genuine parts supply, and mobile service teams that travel to your depot rather than expecting you to bring vehicles to a dealership. For remote operations that difference is usually the whole argument.
Do we need charging infrastructure before we can start?
Not necessarily, and this is where buying the vehicle alone tends to go wrong. Tembo specifies charging and site energy against the same duty cycle as the vehicle, including mobile charging and battery storage for sites where the grid is constrained or has not arrived yet.
Latest on the Tusker.
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) lets an electric vehicle power tools and appliances. How V2L works, how it differs from V2G, and its use on the Tembo Tusker-S.
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Tembo Tuskers order and deliveries on schedule for February 2025, from Sydney, Australia
Tembo will receive 25 Tusker electric utes in Sydney by the end of February 2025, including the upgraded next-gen version, with all 25 already allocated.
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VivoPower’s Tembo Secures Full On-Road Homologation for Its Tembo Tusker 100% Electric Vehicles in US$10bn Australasian Pick-Up Truck Market
The Tembo Tusker electric ute gains full on-road homologation in Australia, the second full electric ute to do so, clearing it for roads in all states.
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Tell us about the fleet and we will host you at the Tembo driving track, with a savings analysis for your operation. Or call 0401 861 093.
Or email info@temboelv.com directlyDemo requested
We reply within two business days to book your track slot and bring the savings analysis.