The new A30 Electric and A40 Electric are the world’s first serial-produced battery-electric articulated haulers of their size class.
As inventor of the world’s first articulated hauler, it is a natural, yet pivotal, step forward for Volvo CE to create the first electric hauler of its kind. Announced for the first time at Bauma 2025, the A30 Electric and A40 Electric are planned to be available to select customers in Europe from 2026.
Boasting the same unrivalled off-road performance as conventional models, the two new machines are matching zero emissions with world-class hauling for a range of segments including quarrying, mining and construction. With a payload of 29 tons and 39 tons respectively, these machines are now among the largest in Volvo CE’s electric portfolio.
The launch is the latest milestone in a series of hauler innovations. It not only comes 60 years after Volvo CE pioneered the world’s first articulated hauler, but also arrives shortly after the company’s recent unveiling of a new generation of conventional articulated haulers. As part of the company’s largest product portfolio renewal in decades, within which 35% of the company’s total portfolio has been updated, this new generation makeover enjoys improved productivity, safety and fuel efficiency.
Thanks to their powerful lithium-ion batteries, the A30 Electric hauler and A40 Electric hauler are designed to offer a runtime of 4-4.5 hours across most applications, though high-energy jobs may require more frequent recharging. They can even enjoy a runtime of up to seven hours depending on driving conditions. Ideal applications include downhill load carrying and uphill empty runs, tunnel work and quarries and underground operations, where emission reduction is critical.
Fast charging from 20-80% in around one hour is made possible when using a DC charging solution with a maximum charging capacity of 350 kW. What is more, when powered by renewable energy these two machines offer a CO2 saving of 84% (for the A30 Electric) and 90% (for the A40 Electric) across their entire lifecycle, when compared to their diesel equivalents.
A limited volume of A30 Electric and A40 Electric haulers are planned to be available in Europe for select customers from 2026, with increased production in the coming years. Source