Volvo Launches New Electric Trucks with Ranges up to 450 and 700 km

Volvo Trucks takes another step toward electrification of heavy-duty transport with the launch of its new electric trucks

The company’s new electric trucks come with improved performance, flexibility and ranges up to 700 km. Firstly, a new long-distance electric truck, the FH Aero Electric, with an extended range, capable of driving up to 700 km on one charge.  Secondly, the next-generation heavy-duty Volvo FH, FM and FMX Electric trucks, with improvements in flexibility, productivity, driving comfort and with ranges up to 470 km.

“We’re really sharpening our offering here. We are broadening it and making electric solutions possible for an even wider range of transport assignments, and also adding a cutting‑edge electric truck with a range of up to 700 km. This means we can fully match the business needs of our customers. It has never been easier to replace diesel trucks with electric ones.”

says Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks.

“We stand firm in our belief that electric vehicles will deliver a large part of the world’s truck transport in the future. With the amazing performance of all our new trucks, it’s easy to see why.”

He continues.

Volvo FH Aero Electric

The new long-distance truck can drive up to 700 km on one charge thanks to a new driveline technology, the e-axle, which creates space for significantly more battery capacity onboard. The truck is adapted to the new MCS (Megawatt Charging System) standard and charging the 8 batteries from 20% to 80% will take approximately 50 minutes. This means charging can be done within the legislated rest period for truck drivers in the EU, thereby contributing to high productivity.

New FH, FM, FMX trucks

The new FH, FM and FMX Electric trucks have an all-new driveline designed to maximise flexibility across different applications. Thanks to an integrated gearbox power take-off (PTO) with increased functionality enabling usage during driving, the driver can drive the truck and power auxiliary equipment such as a concrete mixer, hook lift or refuse unit without extra motors or add-ons The trucks will have a range of up to 470 km and can be charged from 20% to 80% in approximately 65 minutes.

All new trucks are equipped with a gearbox optimised for electric transmission paired with dual motors to deliver smoother and more controlled performance. The new powershift gearboxes, eight-speed on the new Volvo FH, FM and FMX Electric and six-speed on the FH Aero Electric with extended range, offer seamless gear shifting and also produce less noise and vibration for a more comfortable workday.

The new trucks will be rolled out step by step to markets starting this year.

Volvo Launches New Electric Trucks with Ranges up to 450 and 700 km published on The HeavyQuip Magazine.