The DD25 Electric is a crucial milestone in the manufacturer's ambition to reach net-zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 and is part of Volvo Group's goal to have at least 35% of its total range of vehicles fully electric by 2030. "As a global leader in construction solutions, delivering premium products and services, we not only have a responsibility to reduce our carbon footprint, but we are committed to leading the way and providing real-life solutions for our customers that will help them meet their own sustainability goals," said Gallant.
The DD25 Electric is based on the design and components of Volvo CE's ECR25 Electric compact excavator and L25 Electric compact wheel loader, which were the first electric machines available to the construction market in 2020, according to the company. With an electric driveline, the DD25 is well-suited for urban environments with strict emission regulations and for organizations looking to meet their own sustainability goals, said Volvo.
The DD25 Electric incorporates LED lighting, a full-color operator display, an onboard ac charging port which enables charging to 100% in as little as three hours, and a 48 V remote dc fast charger that Volvo CE said can fully charge the battery in a little over an hour. The machine's runtime is a full typical working shift, depending on the type of job and intensity of the work cycle, the company said.
The DD25 Electric offers 24 kW of available power, 30% more than the conventional Volvo DD25B. The manufacturer said the result is a more responsive machine in terms of speed and vibrations. The electric machine performs better on grade, thanks to the size of its components, and better at high elevations, when compared to a diesel machine that loses power as it increases altitude, Volvo CE said.
Equipped with 360° visibility and high-frequency compaction, the DD25 Electric allows operators to achieve a smooth finish asphalt surface with speed, and the frequency can be adjusted from 3500 vpm at 55 Hz to 4000 vpm at 67 Hz to accommodate different applications, Volvo CE said. "It's productive, sustainable and offers good [total cost of ownership]," said Gallant. "It's about making the whole site better, more efficient and more productive."
Source: Volvo CE
