Volvo Trucks announced today plans to introduce a heavy-duty electric truck next year capable of traveling 600 km on a charge, marking a major expansion in range for its electric truck lineup based on new technology from the company.

Volvo unveiled its first heavy duty electric trucks in 2020 and began series production in 2022, with initial models including the Volvo FH Electric, Volvo FM Electric and Volvo FMX Electric. At launch, the trucks offered a range of up to 300 km, depending on battery configuration.

Anticipated to be released for sale during the second half of 2025, Volvo’s updated FH Electric will be able to reach up to 600 km on one charge, which the company said will enable transport companies to operate the trucks on interregional and long-distance routes, and to drive for a full working day without recharging.

According to Volvo, the expanded range of the truck is made possible by the company’s new “e-axle” driveline technology, which creates space for significantly more battery capacity, in addition to factors including improvements in battery efficiency, the battery management system, and overall powertrain efficiency.

The Volvo Group has set targets to reach net-zero value chain emissions by 2040, and for all products delivered after 2040 to have net-zero emissions in order to its entire rolling fleet to have net-zero emissions by 2050. The company is following a three-path technology approach to achieving fossil-free transport, focusing on areas including battery electric, fuel cell electric, and combustion engines that run on renewable fuels like green hydrogen, biogas or Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO). To date, the company has delivered 3,800 electric trucks to customers in 46 countries.

Volvo Trucks President Roger Alm said:

“Our new electric flagship will be a great complement to our wide range of electric trucks and enable zero-exhaust emission transport also 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.”