Volvo Trucks Drives Electrification Forward: New Electric Trucks with up to 700 km Range set a Technology Benchmark

Gothenburg (Sweden) – Volvo Trucks is setting new standards in electric heavy-duty transport and significantly advancing technological development. With ranges of up to 700 kilometers, fast-charging capability, and new drive architectures, the manufacturer is bringing battery-electric long-haul transport closer to diesel performance.

With the new Volvo FH Aero Electric, along with an updated generation of FH, FM, and FMX Electric models, the Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Volvo Trucks is launching two key vehicle platforms for long-haul and distribution transport. New e-axles, flexible battery architectures, and shorter charging times are intended to significantly expand the application range of battery-electric trucks—especially in the European transport and logistics market. This could increase innovation pressure across the industry.

Long-haul transport goes electric: Volvo FH Aero Electric reaches up to 700 kilometers

Volvo Trucks is expanding its electric truck portfolio with a model for long-haul transport, marking an important technical milestone. The Volvo FH Aero Electric is expected to travel up to 700 kilometers on a single charge, targeting traditional long-distance applications in the heavy-duty segment for the first time.

Technologically, the model is based on a newly developed e-axle that integrates two electric motors and a transmission into the rear axle. According to Volvo, this creates additional space for battery capacity, significantly increasing the range. Output is up to 460 kW (623 hp), with a gross combination weight rating of up to 48 tonnes.

A central element of the new vehicle is ist charging infrastructure: the FH Aero Electric is designed for the 700 kW Megawatt Charging System (MCS). Charging from 20 to 80 percent is expected to take around 50 minutes, allowing it to be integrated into legally mandated rest periods in long-haul transport. Using a 350 kW Combined Charging System (CCS), charging time increases to about 85 minutes.

“This long-haul electric truck is the best in the industry. It offers an outstanding range combined with high payload, fast charging and great riding comfort,” said Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks.

The combination of range, charging speed, and payload is intended to enable diesel trucks in long-haul transport to be increasingly replaced without compromising productivity.

Broad application: New generation for construction, logistics, and regional transport

At the same time, Volvo Trucks is introducing a new generation of heavy-duty FH, FM, and FMX Electric models. These vehicles are designed for a wide range of applications—from regional distribution and urban logistics to construction and waste management.

At the core is a newly developed dual-motor drivetrain with a specially tuned eight-speed transmission. Output increases to up to 540 kW (731 hp), while the vehicles achieve a range of up to 470 kilometers on a single charge. Charging from 20 to 80 percent takes around 65 minutes.

A key feature, according to Volvo, is increased flexibility in body configurations: a new independent power take-off enables the operation of equipment such as cranes, tippers, or refuse bodies while driving, without additional drive units. This significantly expands practical applications in commercial use.

The gross combination weight is up to 65 tonnes, with a payload of up to 23.8 tonnes. At the same time, reduced vibrations and an optimized transmission are intended to improve driving comfort.

Volvo’s goal: net-zero emissions by 2040

All new models will be available to order from summer 2026. Volvo Trucks aims to achieve net-zero emissions in the transport sector by 2040. The strategy is based on battery-electric drivetrains, fuel cell technology, and renewable fuels such as HVO, biogas, and green hydrogen.

Source: IWR Online, 21 Apr 2026