The transition of electrifying heavy trucks has gone global, and new technologies make longer trips possible. Volvo Trucks will soon release the upgraded version of its electric truck FH, which can travel 600 km without recharge.

This development will let transport companies arrange electric trucks for interregional and long-distance tracks so the drivers can drive a full working day without recharging. Therefore, the Volvo truck, the FH electric, can be bought in the second half of 2025.

Zero-Emission and its Application in Long Distance Transport:

According to the expectations of Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks, this new electric flagship of Volvo will fill nicely into its broader lineup and make an efficient tool for the establishment of zero-exhaust emission transport, especially for the big players who have high annual mileage and display a dedicated awareness towards CO2 emissions.

How can the FH Electric travel 600 km? Volvo’s new and improved driveline system, the e-axle, makes this range possible. This innovation increases battery capacity and enhances battery and battery management systems. Such improvements, together with the overall layout of the powertrain, help increase the truck’s range.

Volvo As A Leader In Electric Trucking:

Volvo Trucks is one of the major players in the manufacturing and selling of medium and heavy electric trucks. It currently has 8 appealing battery-electric models in its fleet.

The company’s broad portfolio means one can electrify various sectors, such as city and regional distribution, evident in construction, waste management, and long-distance. According to the company’s organic data, by 2019, the firm sold more than 3,800 electric trucks to consumers in 46 countries.

Lowering Carbon Dioxide Output and Enhancing Driver’s Experience:

Since the transport sector emits seven percent of global CO2 emissions, battery-electric trucks are essential levers for addressing the sector’s emissions. Roger Alm described other advantages connected to electric trucks concerning the drivers—substantially less noise and vibrations, which appear in this type of truck, and improved drivers’ working conditions.

Volvo Plan for Achieving Net-Zero Emissions by 2040:

Volvo Trucks is pursuing a three-path technology roadmap to become a net-zero emission company by 2040. This concept applies to battery electric vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles, and internal combustion engines powered by renewable energy sources like green hydrogen, biogas, or HVO.