The Volvo FL Electric is Volvo’s first fully electric truck and is ready for urban distribution and refuse operation as well as other applications. Volvo Trucks is proud to present this first range of fully electric trucks that are ready for commercial use.
An electric truck makes it possible for cities to plan housing and infrastructure more freely as they are low emission and generate less noise pollution. This would mean that the trucks could be used in environmental zones and indoor terminals. Likewise, the lowered noise level of an electric truck means that there is more potential to do more work at night, lowering traffic problems associated with work done during the day.
“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,” says Claes Nilsson, president Volvo Trucks.
Regarding charging equipment, “Volvo Trucks works closely with several suppliers of charging equipment,” says Jonas Odermalm, head of product strategy Volvo FL and Volvo FE at Volvo Trucks. “The aim as always is to offer customers high uptime and productivity.”
Odermalm continues: “From experience we know how important it is that cities, energy suppliers and vehicle manufacturers cooperate in order for large-scale electrification to become a reality. With attractive incentives, agreed standards and a long-term strategy for urban planning and expansion of the charging infrastructure, the process can go much faster.”
Series production and sales are to commence next year in Europe with the first of the Volvo FL Electric range now in regular operation at the home of Volvo Trucks in Gothenburg.
