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Volvo Unveils Long-Range FH Electric Truck Set for 2025 Launch

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Volvo Trucks introduces a long-range variant of its FH Electric truck, capable of covering up to 600 km on a single charge, targeting longer-haul customers with advanced battery and software improvements.

Bollywood Fever: Sweden’s Volvo announced the upcoming launch of a long-range variant of its FH Electric truck, designed to cover up to 600 km (373 miles) on a single charge. 

The truckmaking arm of Volvo revealed that this new model, which is expected to hit the market in the second half of 2025, aims to meet the needs of customers requiring longer hauls by maximizing battery space and enhancing the truck’s software capabilities.

Volvo Trucks, recognized as a global leader in electric truck manufacturing, will utilize electronic axle technology in the new model. 

This innovative approach integrates the motor, gearbox, and axle into a single unit, thereby increasing battery capacity and optimizing the truck’s performance.

Jan Hjelmgren, Volvo Trucks’ head of product management and quality, emphasized the company’s commitment to accelerating green investments. 

However, he also noted that further political action would be essential to encourage broader adoption of zero-emission vehicles. “We are pushing forward with our green investments, but it’s clear that consistent political support and subsidies will be critical for widespread adoption,” Hjelmgren told Reuters.

Volvo Unveils Long-Range FH Electric Truck Set for 2025 Launch

The heavy truck market in Europe is projected to slow down this year after three years of high demand, with last year marking the highest delivery levels in over 15 years as supply chain disruptions eased. 

Despite this, battery-electric vehicles are losing market share in Europe, partly due to inconsistent green policies and a lack of sufficient political subsidies.

Electric trucks remain significantly more expensive than their diesel counterparts, with prices ranging from €250,000 to €400,000 ($276,525 to $442,440) as of last year. The high costs continue to be a barrier to widespread adoption.

In a related development, Volvo announced last month that it had selected Monterrey as the site for its new $700 million North American truck plant, scheduled to begin operations in 2026. 

Hjelmgren highlighted the importance of the Monterrey factory in supporting Volvo Trucks’ growth strategy in North America, providing the industrial capacity needed to meet the region’s increasing demand.

The new long-range FH Electric truck represents Volvo’s ongoing efforts to lead the transition to zero-emission vehicles, aiming to meet the evolving needs of the trucking industry while pushing for broader adoption of sustainable technologies.


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