Volvo will begin taking orders for its FH Aero Electric truck later this year, offering a 370-mile range and charging rates up to 1,000kW.
The FH Aero Electric targets the long-haul transport segment, which produces some of the highest CO2 emissions in the trucking industry. The vehicle combines 1000kW load capacity with CCS2 charging rates of up to 350kW, allowing a 20% to 80% charge in approximately 40 minutes.
Its impressive range comes from Volvo’s new e-axle driveline technology, which accommodates up to eight batteries with a maximum capacity of 780kWh.
“This is a real breakthrough in zero-emission transport. Now, transport companies can operate really long distances with electric trucks without having to compromise on productivity,” said Volvo Trucks president Roger Alm. “The superfast charging and high payload capacity make this a very competitive solution.”
Volvo Trucks will formally launch and begin taking orders for the FH Aero Electric with e-axle in Q4 2025.
“Electric trucks in long-haul operation will make an important contribution to reduce CO2 in our industry, since this is where you can save the most per truck. This is positive news for transport companies and for society,” Alm added.
The truck features a 6×2 tag axle configuration and can handle a gross combination weight of 44 tonnes when paired with a standard tri-axle semi-trailer. Volvo will also offer the FH Aero Electric with a standard cab option.
Alm emphasized the company’s experience in the electric truck market: “We have the industry’s most complete offer of electric truck transport solutions, and we have more than five years of experience in supporting thousands of customers, big and small, to go electric. Volvo Trucks is the go-to company for transport operators that want to start their decarbonisation journey.”
The FH Aero Electric will compete directly with the Mercedes eActros 600, which offers a 310-mile range and supports 400kW charging. Both trucks will eventually accommodate megawatt charging speeds as infrastructure develops.
