Volvo launches longer-range electric truck
Volvo Trucks has launched an enhanced version of its Volvo VNR Electric in North America with range increased by up to 85 per cent and faster chargingVolvo Trucks has launched an enhanced version of its Volvo VNR Electric in North America with range increased by up to 85 per cent and faster charging
The new Volvo VNR Electric has a range of up to 440km and faster charging than its predecessor.
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. Now, an enhanced version of the class 8 electric truck has been launched, with an operational range of up to 440km 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 new Volvo VNR Electric also reduces the required charging time, as the 250kW charging capability provides an 80 per cent charge in 90 minutes for the six-battery package, and 60 minutes for the four-battery version.
“It is a testament to Volvo Trucks’ leadership in a continuously evolving industry that we are bringing the enhanced version of our VNR Electric to the market only a year after sales of the VNR Electric first started,” said Peter Voorhoeve, President, Volvo Trucks North America.
Production of the enhanced Volvo VNR Electric will start in the second quarter of 2022 in the company’s New River Valley plant in Virginia, which is the exclusive producer of all Volvo trucks in North America.
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Globally, Volvo Trucks has set a target for half of its trucks sold to be electric by 2030.
“We are 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 transports. That is very encouraging,” said Roger Alm, President Volvo Trucks.
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