Volvo Trucks is introducing its new heavy-duty electric flagship model with the potential to revolutionise long-haul truck transport. The new long-distance electric truck has a range of up to 600 kilometres and its batteries can be charged in 40 minutes.
The Swedish manufacturer will formally launch and start taking orders for the Volvo FH Aero Electric with e-axle in the fourth quarter of 2025. For now, images and more details about the game-changing electric truck are being revealed, and customers can also sign a letter of intent to place an order.
The new FH Aero Electric has been designed for long-haul transport, a segment that forms a major part of truck transport CO2 emissions, and which has been challenging to electrify – until now. The new truck will have fast-charging capacity and up to 600 km pure electric driving range.
“This is a real breakthrough in zero-emission transport. Now, transport companies can operate really long distances with electric trucks without having to compromise on productivity. The superfast charging and high payload capacity make this a very competitive solution,” says Roger Alm, President, Volvo Trucks.
“Electric trucks in long-haul operation will make an important contribution to reduce CO2 in our industry, since this is where you can save the most per truck. This is positive news for transport companies and for society.”
Fast charging in 40 minutes
The batteries in the long-range Volvo FH Aero Electric can be charged rapidly as the truck is adapted to the new MCS (Megawatt Charging System) standard. CCS2 charging is also available up to 350kW.
Charging the truck’s battery pack – from 20 per cent to 80 per cent – can take approximately 40 minutes. With fast charging, this truck will allow for truly long-distance electric transport to take place within one day.
High payload capacity
The new model is configured as a 6×2 tag axle, which when coupled to a standard tri-axle semi-trailer enables operation of combination weights up to 44 tonnes in the UK, and 46 tonnes in the Republic of Ireland.
The increased range of Volvo’s new truck is enabled by its new driveline technology – the e- axle – which creates space for significantly more battery capacity. The new FH Aero Electric can have up to eight batteries onboard with 780 kWh installed capacity.
Broad offer and solid experience
The new FH, which will also be available with a standard cab, is an important addition to Volvo Trucks’ broad electric product offer and related services. These include evaluation of suitable routes to electrify, efficient charging of electric trucks on the road and at depots, and detailed follow-ups of the performance of customers’ electric fleets.
“We have the industry’s most complete offer of electric truck transport solutions, and we have more than five years of experience in supporting thousands of customers, big and small, to go electric. Volvo Trucks is the go-to company for transport operators that want to start their decarbonisation journey,” says Alm.
A global leader in electric
Volvo Trucks is a global leader in medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks with eight battery electric models in its portfolio. Volvo’s wide product range makes it possible to electrify city and regional distribution, construction, waste management and now also long-distance transport. Volvo started serial production in 2019 and has so far delivered more than 4,900 electric trucks to customers in 49 countries around the world.
Volvo’s three-path strategy towards zero emissions
Volvo Trucks drives the transition towards fossil-free transport to reach its net-zero emissions target by 2040 using a three-path technology strategy, built on battery electric, fuel cell electric and combustion engines that run on renewable fuels like green hydrogen, biogas or HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil).
