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.
"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 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.
Volvo is leading the way in terms of electric truck production, with six models now in series production globally. This is a positive development for the environment and for the company, which is aiming to sell at least half of its trucks as electric vehicles by 2030.
Source: Volvo Trucks