Volvo Trucks is gearing up to launch a new electric truck with a 600 km range on a single charge. This move is part of their drive to cut carbon emissions and meet the increasing demand for eco-friendly transport options.The upcoming electric truck is set to tackle long-distance haulage, thanks to its impressive 600 km range. Volvo has already been testing these electric trucks in Europe and North America, and they're planning a range of models with various battery sizes and ranges to suit different needs.

Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks, stated, "We’re dedicated to lowering our carbon footprint and are taking real steps to make it happen. Our electric trucks are central to this mission, and we’re thrilled to offer this technology to our customers."These new electric trucks will be built on Volvo’s existing platforms, which will help keep development costs and complexity down. The company is also heavily investing in charging infrastructure, focusing on high-power charging stations along highways and in logistics centers.

Volvo Trucks is already ahead of the curve with its electric buses, which are running in cities around the world. Their electric trucks are designed specifically for the trucking industry, emphasizing high payload capacity, long range, and fast charging.The launch of this 600 km electric truck marks a major step in Volvo Trucks’ electrification strategy. The company aims to offer a completely fossil-free product lineup by 2040 and is working closely with customers and partners to make this a reality.

Alm added, "We’re collaborating with our customers and partners to understand their needs and develop solutions that fit. Our electric trucks are designed to be flexible and adaptable, and we’re confident they’ll be crucial in transitioning to a fossil-free transport system."Volvo Trucks is a major player in the global truck market, with operations in over 130 countries. Their electric trucks are tailored to meet the specific demands of the trucking industry, focusing on high payload capacity, long range, and fast charging.

Volvo Trucks: Electrifying the Globe

Volvo Trucks is revolutionizing the transportation industry with a massive surge in electric truck deliveries, up 256% to 1,977 units in 2023. The company is expecting continued demand from customers in 2024.

Market Dominance

In Europe, Volvo Trucks has established itself as the market leader, with over half of electric truck customers choosing Volvo in the first quarter of 2024, giving the company a 56% market share. In the United States, Volvo represents 44% of all electric truck sales.

Global Expansion

To date, Volvo Trucks has delivered over 3,500 electric trucks to customers in 45 countries across six continents. In 2023, the company expanded its electric truck presence in Latin America, delivering its first heavy-duty electric trucks to Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay. Volvo also made history by becoming the first truck manufacturer to deliver battery-electric heavy trucks in Morocco, South Korea, and Malaysia.

Sustainable Transportation

According to Roger Alm, the shift to electric trucks is driven by transport companies and buyers of transport and logistics services committing to the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi), which demands sustainable transport solutions from providers.

Electric Trucks for All

Volvo's electric trucks cater to a wide range of applications, including urban distribution, waste management, regional haul, and construction. Over the past five years, the company has developed expertise in optimizing energy use, charging, and servicing electric trucks.

Electric Truck Models

Volvo Trucks offers a comprehensive range of eight fully electric truck models, including:

• Volvo FL Electric

• FE Electric

• FM Electric

• FM Low Entry

• FMX Electric

• FH Electric

• FH Aero Electric

• VNR Electric