The certification allows Volta Trucks to produce and sell the all-electric vehicle on a larger scale while adhering to stringent environmental, safety, and security standards.
The certification comes as the company plans to distribute second-generation "Production Verification" prototypes to customers throughout Europe as part of a Pilot Fleet of vehicles. Customers will be given extended access to these vehicles, allowing fleet operators to understand the integration of the all-electric medium-duty truck into their operations.
With Series production of the Volta Zero beginning in early Q2 2023, the company is well-positioned to make city center streets more sustainable and safer for all. The Volta Zero's all-electric powertrain will contribute to a decrease in noise pollution and zero-emission transport, which will have a significant environmental impact.
Volta Trucks was founded in 2019 in Sweden by co-founders Carl-Magnus Norden and Kjell Waloen. The company, focused primarily on operations across all major cities in Europe and the UK, aims to accelerate the transition to fully electric trucks. Volta Trucks is partnering with a number of global leaders in the supply chain for the development and production of the Volta Zero, at pace and scale. In total, Volta Trucks has raised over €360 million funding to date.
Volta Zero is the world’s first purpose-built all-electric 16-tonne vehicle designed for urban logistics, reducing the environmental impact of freight deliveries in city centres. Designed from the ground up with an operating pure-electric range of 150 – 200 kms (95 – 125 miles), the Volta Zero will eliminate an estimated 1.9M tonnes of CO2 by 2026.
Thanks to the removal of the internal combustion engine, the operator of a Volta Zero sits in a central driving position, with a much lower seat height than a conventional truck. This combination, plus a glass house-style cab design, gives the driver a wide 220-degrees of visibility, minimising dangerous blind spots.
Source: Volta Trucks