Volvo Trucks has announced plans to launch a new heavy-duty electric truck capable of traveling up to 600 kilometers on a single charge. The vehicle, set to be released in the second half of 2025, represents an advancement in long-distance transport with zero tailpipe emissions.
The new model, an extension of Volvo’s FH Electric line, is designed to allow transport companies to operate on interregional and long-distance routes for a full working day without needing to recharge.
Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks, stated, “Our new electric flagship will be a great complement to our wide range of electric trucks and enable zero-exhaust emission transport also for the longer distances. It will be a solution for transport companies with a high annual mileage on their trucks and with a commitment to reduce co2.”
The extended range is achieved through Volvo’s new driveline technology, known as the e-axle, which creates space for increased battery capacity. Improvements in battery efficiency, battery management systems, and overall powertrain efficiency also contribute to the extended range.
Volvo Trucks currently offers eight battery-electric models in its portfolio, covering various applications including city and regional distribution, construction, and waste management. The company reports having delivered more than 3,800 electric trucks to customers in 46 countries.
Alm added, “The transport sector represents seven percent of global carbon emissions. Battery-electric trucks are tools to reduce the climate footprint. Besides the environmental gains that electric trucks bring, they offer truck drivers a working environment with lower levels of noise and vibrations.”
Volvo Trucks aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 using a three-path technology strategy. This approach includes battery electric, Fuel Cell electric, and combustion engines that run on renewable fuels such as green Hydrogen, biogas, or HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil).
