Volvo Trucks launches EV with longer range in the US
Volvo Trucks introduces an enhanced version of its Volvo VNR Electric with up to 85% increased range and faster charging
Volvo Trucks say they continue to lead the deployment of zero-tailpipe emission trucks across the world. In North America, the company has launched an enhanced version of its Volvo VNR Electric with up to 85% increased range and faster charging.
The Volvo VNR Electric is one of Volvo Trucks six all-electric heavy truck models and is specially designed for the North American market. The first generation of Volvo VNR Electric had an operating range of up to 240km (150 miles).
Now an enhanced version of Class 8 (gross weight 15 tonnes and above) electric truck has been launched, with an operational range of up to 440km (275 miles) and increased energy storage of up to 565kWh.
The improved performance is due to, among other things, improved battery design and a new six-battery package option, the manufacturer says. The new Volvo VNR Electric also reduces the required charging time, as the 250kW charging capability provides an 80% charge in 90 minutes for the six-battery package and 60 minutes for the four-battery version.
"It’s a testament to Volvo Trucks’ leadership in a continuously evolving industry that we’re bringing the enhanced version of our VNR Electric to the market only a year after sales of the VNR Electric first started," says Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America.
Production of the enhanced Volvo VNR Electric will start in Q2 2022 in the company’s New River Valley plant in Virginia, which is the exclusive producer of all Volvo trucks in North America.
50% electric by 2030
Globally, Volvo Trucks has set the target that half of all trucks sold are electric by 2030.
"We’re determined to lead the transformation of the transport industry. In only eight years’ time, our goal is that half of our global truck sales are electric.
The interest among customers is high, and it’s quickly becoming a competitive advantage for transporters to be able to offer electric, sustainable transport. That is very encouraging," says Roger Alm, president, Volvo Trucks.
Volvo Trucks started the serial production of electric trucks in 2019 as one of the very first truck brands in the world. The product range now includes six electric truck models: the Volvo FH, Volvo FM, Volvo FMX, Volvo FE, Volvo FL, and the Volvo VNR.
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