Break-through: Volvo Trucks starts series production of heavy electric trucks
Volvo Trucks has initiated series production of its heavy-duty electric trucks, including the Volvo FH, FM, and FMX, each capable of a gross combination weight of 44 tonnes. This development marks a significant milestone as Volvo becomes the first global truck manufacturer to achieve this. The production is set to commence in Gothenburg, Sweden, with plans for additional plants in Belgium. Currently, Volvo has delivered around 1,000 heavy electric trucks and aims for at least 50% of its global sales to be electric by 2030.
- Volvo Trucks leads in the production of heavy electric trucks.
- Six electric truck models available, the broadest lineup in the industry.
- Growing demand for electric trucks aligned with sustainability trends.
- Produced on the same line as conventional trucks, enhancing efficiency.
- Expecting significant volume increases in electric truck sales.
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the first global truck manufacturer to do so, Volvo Trucks is now starting series production of heavy electric, 44 tonne* trucks.
Volvo Trucks is beginning series production of the electric versions of the company's most important product range, its heavy-duty trucks: Volvo FH, Volvo FM, and Volvo FMX. These trucks can operate at a total weight of 44 tonnes* and the three models represent around two thirds of the company's sales.
With these new additions, Volvo Trucks has six electric truck models in series production globally – the broadest electric truck line up in the industry.
"This is a milestone and proves that we are leading the transformation of the industry. It's less than two years ago since we showcased our heavy electric trucks for the very first time. Now we are ramping up volumes and will deliver these great trucks to customers all over Europe," and later on also to customers in Asia, Australia and Latin America," says Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks.
Series production of Volvo's heaviest electric trucks will start in the Tuve factory in Gothenburg, Sweden and next year the factory in Ghent, Belgium will follow. Volvo produces the electric trucks on the same line as its conventional trucks, which gives high production flexibility and efficiency gains. The batteries are supplied by Volvo Trucks' new battery assembly plant in Ghent.
The demand for electric trucks is rapidly increasing in many markets, with one driving force being the need for transport buyers to shift to fossil-free transports in order to meet their sustainability goals. Volvo Trucks' electric portfolio could cover around
"We have sold around 1,000 units of our heavy electric trucks and more than 2,600 of our electric trucks in total. We expect volumes to increase significantly in the next few years. By 2030, at least 50 percent of the trucks we sell globally should be electric," comments Roger Alm.
Volvo Trucks' electric line-up of six truck models covers a wide range of applications such as city distribution and refuse handling, regional transport, and construction work.
*Gross Combination Weight (GCW)
**According to Eurostat statistics "Road Freight Transport by distance" (2018),
September 14, 2022
For further information, please contact:
Jan Strandhede
Media Relations Director, Volvo Trucks
jan.strandhede@volvo.com
+46 31 3233715, +46 765 533715
Caption: As the first global truck manufacturer to do so, Volvo Trucks is starting series production of heavy electric, 44 tonne* trucks.
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