Karmactive Team
Volvo Trucks is ready to launch a new variant of its FH Electric truck, which is capable of achieving up to 600 kilometers of range on a single charge.
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It is set to hit the market in the second half of 2025. This model represents a significant leap in long-distance electric transport.
The breakthrough in achieving 600 kilometers of range comes from Volvo’s new driveline technology, the e-axle. This innovative system maximizes battery space, enabling significantly greater capacity on board.
The software upgrades will be crucial in optimizing battery use and increasing the truck’s overall driving efficiency, making it a viable solution for companies with high annual mileage and strong commitments to reducing CO2 emissions.
To date, the company has delivered over 3,800 electric trucks to customers in 46 countries, supporting a wide range of applications such as city distribution, construction, waste management, and now, long-distance transport.
Volvo’s push towards net-zero emissions by 2040 is driven by a three-path strategy: battery-electric trucks, fuel-cell electric trucks, and combustion engines powered by renewable fuels such as green hydrogen and biogas.
Volvo’s electric trucks provide significant benefits to drivers, including much lower levels of noise and vibration.
As part of its global expansion, Volvo is planning to open a new heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant in Monterrey, Mexico, which is set to be operational by 2026.
While the FH Electric marks a significant step, the industry must continue to develop more efficient batteries and charging solutions to make long-distance electric transport fully viable.
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