Volvo Trucks keeps pushing the boundaries for electric truck transport
With the launch of its new electric trucks with improved performance, flexibility and ranges up to 700 km (435 mi), this is a new benchmark for electric heavy-duty trucks. A new long-distance electric truck is released, the FH Aero Electric with extended range, capable of driving up to 700 km (435 mi) on one charge, which is a breakthrough for heavy electric trucks and driving the really long distances. The next-generation heavy-duty Volvo FH, FM and FMX Electric trucks, with major improvements in flexibility, productivity, driving comfort and with ranges up to 470 km (292 mi), making it possible to switch to electric truck operations for even more transport assignments.
The Volvo FH Aero Electric with extended range, can drive longer distances 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.
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 can be charged from 20% to 80% in approximately 65 minutes.
The new trucks will be rolled out step by step to markets starting in 2026. Source