Volvo to Launch Electric Truck Claiming Near 400-Mile Range

Volvo Trucks say it will next year introduce a long-range version of its FH electric heavy-duty truck claiming a 373-mile (600-km) range between charges.

Obviously, that range doesn’t come close to existing internal-combustion-powered semis that can average about 2,000 miles (3,220 km) between fuel stops from their 300-gallon (1,136-L) tanks. Also, the Volvo FH would take much longer to "refuel" even with access to a 1-megawatt supercharger at its stop.

However, most nations have strict regulations on driver hours, so a couple of stops with an hour's break for top-up charging should make for the full day’s work that Volvo Trucks says is now achievable with its long-range FH Electric.

Also, the truck maker has already shown that several of its existing customers enjoy a logistics model that makes sense of the technology particularly in terms of high-mileage potential with radically reduced servicing costs. The new truck will be released for sale during the second half of 2025.

Technologically, the longer range is achieved with the addition of a bigger battery pack enabled by its e-axle drivetrain that creates a greater space for the on-board pack. This is also enhanced by more efficient batteries, an improved battery management system and overall efficiency of the powertrain.

Roger Alm, president Volvo Trucks, says: “Our new electric flagship will be a great complement to our wide range of electric trucks and enable zero-exhaust-emission transport for the longer distances. It will be a great solution for transport companies with a high annual mileage on their trucks and with a strong commitment to reduce CO2.”

The truck maker employs a three-path technology approach built on battery-electric, fuel-cell electric and combustion engines that run on renewable fuels like green hydrogen, biogas or HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil).