The brief

Analyst view

• Volvo's electric fleet surpassed 250M km in real operations, proving electric trucks are viable.
• The FH Aero Electric uses a new e-axle integrating motors and transmission, achieving 700 km range.
• Volvo offers eight electric models with 300–700 km range, the widest lineup, for all routes.

Technical approach

As reported

E-Axle Design

Integrated motor and transmission in rear axle

E-axle consolidates motors, power electronics, and six-speed transmission into the rear axle, freeing chassis space for batteries.

Long-Range Battery

Up to 780 kWh battery capacity

FH Aero Electric carries up to eight modules totaling 780 kWh, achievable via e-axle space savings, enabling 700 km range.

Megawatt Charging

700 kW charging for 50-minute top-ups

The truck supports Megawatt Charging System (MCS) at 700 kW, enabling 20–80% charge in 50 minutes, suitable for depot charging between long-haul routes.

Operational Scale

Proven fleet reliability

5,700+ Volvo electric trucks across 50 countries logged 250M km, proving durability at commercial scale.

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