Volvo’s green flagship – better range and faster charging

The new long-distance electric truck has a range of up to 373 miles and its batteries can be charged in 40 minutes.

The Swedish manufacturer will formally launch and start taking orders for the Volvo FH Aero Electric with e-axle in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The new FH Aero Electric has been designed for long-haul transport, a segment that forms a major part of truck transport CO2 emissions and which has been challenging to electrify – until now.

“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. The superfast charging and high payload capacity make this a competitive solution,” said Roger Alm, president, Volvo Trucks.

“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.”

The batteries can be charged rapidly as the truck is adapted to the new MCS (Megawatt Charging System) standard. CCS2 charging is also available up to 350kW.

The new model is configured as a 6x2 tag axle, which when coupled to a standard tri-axle semi-trailer, enables operation of combination weights up to 44 tonnes in the UK and 46 tonnes in the Republic of Ireland.

The increased range of the new truck is enabled by its new driveline technology – the e- axle – which creates space for more battery capacity. The new FH Aero Electric can have up to eight batteries onboard with 780 kWh installed capacity.

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