Volvo’s first all-electric truck has 300km range

Volvo Trucks has unveiled its first all-electric truck – the Volvo FL Electric.

The 16-tonne truck can be configured with different battery packs for a capacity between 100 and 300kWh for a range of up to 300km, Electrek reports.

The company says the truck will mainly be used for urban distribution and refuse operations.

“We’re immensely proud to present the first in a range of fully electrically-powered Volvo trucks ready for regular traffic,” Volvo Trucks president Claes Nilsson says.

“With this model we are making it possible for cities that aim for sustainable urban development to benefit from the advantages of electrified truck transports.”

The driveline is a 185kW electric motor producing up to 130kW continuous output and 425Nm torque, two speed transmission, carrying 2-6 lithium-ion batteries totalling 100-300kWh.

The truck has AC charging via the mains grid (22kW) or DC fast charge via CCS/Combo2 for up to 150kW.

Fast charging takes 1-2 hours (DC charging) and night charging up to 10 hours (AC charging).

The first two Volvo FL Electric trucks will be operated by refuse collection and recycling company Renova and haulage firm TGM.

Volvo says the “first trucks in the Volvo FL Electric range are now entering regular operation with customers in Gothenburg”.