Volvo Trucks has announced the launch of new electric vehicles with improved performance, flexibility and ranges up to 700 km, a new benchmark for electric heavy-duty trucksThe fleet includes the long-distance heavy electric truck, the FH Aero Electric, offering extended range, capable of driving up to 700 km on one charge.Actual range depends on external conditions such as weather and wind resistance, as well as other factors such as total weight of the truck and the driver’s performance.The fleet also includes the next-generation heavy-duty Volvo FH, FM and FMX Electric trucks, which include improvements in flexibility, productivity, driving comfort and with ranges up to 470 km.Roger Alm, president Volvo Trucks, said it makes it possible to switch to electric truck operation for even more transport assignments.“It has never been easier to replace diesel trucks with electric ones,” he said. “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.”The new trucks will be rolled out step by step to markets starting in 2026.“We’re really sharpening our offering here,” said Alm. “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.”The new long-distance truck, the Volvo FH Aero Electric with extended range, 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 eight batteries from 20% to 80% will take approximately 50 minutes.“This long-haul electric truck is the best in the industry,” said Alm. “It offers an outstanding range in combination with high payload, fast charging and great riding comfort. With this truck, our customers can drive the really long distances and throughout an entire working day with the same productivity as diesel trucks.”The new FH, FM and FMX Electric trucks have an all-new driveline designed for maximum flexibility across different applications.It offers excellent drivability and is engineered so that 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. This is due to an integrated gearbox power take-off (PTO) with increased functionality enabling usage during driving. The trucks will have a range of up to 470 km and can be charged from 20% to 80% in approximately 65 minutes.“The next-generation FH, FM and FMX Electric are packed with new, smart functions, they offer great driver comfort and make zero tailpipe emissions transport available for very wide range of transport assignments,” said Alm.All new trucks – the new Volvo FH, FM and FMX Electric, and the FH Aero Electric with extended range – 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.Read more:
Volvo extends range on electric trucks
The new Volvo FMX Electric truck in action (Image source: Volvo Trucks)
