Volvo 600 km on a single charge

Next year, Volvo Trucks will launch a new long-range version of the FH Electric that can travel up to 600 km on a single charge. This will allow transport companies to use electric vehicles on inter-regional and long-distance routes and travel the entire working day without having to recharge them. The new Volvo FH Electric will go on sale in the second half of 2025.

“Our new electric flagship will perfectly complement our wide range of electric vehicles and enable zero tailpipe emissions transportation even over longer distances,” says Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks. “This will be the perfect solution for transport companies with high annual mileage of their vehicles and a strong commitment to reducing CO2 emissions.”

Five years of electric leadership

Making the 600 km range possible is Volvo’s new powertrain technology called e-axles. This technology creates space for significantly more on-board battery capacity. More efficient batteries, a further improved battery management system and the overall efficiency of the drivetrain also contribute to the range extension.

Volvo Trucks is the world leader in medium and heavy-duty electric trucks with eight battery electric models in its portfolio. The wide product range enables the electrification of urban and regional distribution, construction, waste management and soon long-haul transportation. To date, Volvo has delivered more than 3,800 electric trucks to customers in 46 countries worldwide.

“The transportation sector accounts for seven percent of global carbon emissions. Battery electric trucks are important solutions to reduce climate impact. In addition to significant environmental benefits, electric vehicles offer drivers a better working environment with much lower noise and vibration levels,” explains Roger Alm.

Volvo Trucks is leading the transition to fossil fuel-free transportation to achieve the zero emissions target by 2040 using a three-pronged technology strategy. The three-solution technological approach is based on battery electric motors, fuel cell electric motors and combustion engines powered by renewable fuels such as green hydrogen, biogas or HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil).