Volvo Trucks delivers first electric models

Volvo Trucks has delivered its first all-electric vehicles to customers in Sweden.

The Volvo FL Electric trucks went to waste and recycling company Renova and a distribution truck to logistics company DB Schenker and partner haulier TGM on February 19.

Series production of the Volvo FL Electric and FE Electric will take place for the European market in the second half of 2019.

Volvo Trucks president Roger Alm says drivers were able to test-drive the trucks prior to delivery as part of the operator training.

“The drivers were particularly impressed with the responsive driveline, delivering fast and seamless acceleration, and the low noise level.

“Our close collaboration with drivers and customers has enabled us to develop, in a short space of time, electrified transport solutions that meet high requirements in terms of performance, driving distances, cargo handling and vehicle use.

“We will continue to develop our electrified offering. At the same time, we are steadily reducing the environmental and climate impact of our diesel and gas-powered trucks, primarily through energy-efficient drivelines,” Alm says.

The Volvo FL Electric and Volvo FE Electric trucks are developed for distribution, refuse handling and other urban transport applications. The Volvo FL Electric has a 16-tonne gross vehicle mass (GVM) capacity, while the Volvo FE Electric has 27-tonne GVM capacity.