First vehicles roll off line at Tuve factory in Gothenburg, Sweden

New e-axle technology extends driving range

Volvo Trucks has begun mass production of the Volvo FH Aero Electric, a next-generation electric truck capable of traveling up to 700 kilometers on a single charge. [Provided by Volvo Trucks]
Volvo Trucks has begun mass production of the Volvo FH Aero Electric, a next-generation electric truck capable of traveling up to 700 kilometers on a single charge. [Provided by Volvo Trucks]

Volvo Trucks announced Wednesday that it has begun mass production of its next-generation electric trucks.

The new electric truck lineup — including the Volvo FH Aero Electric, which can travel up to 700 kilometers on a single charge — was first unveiled in April, with the first production vehicles rolling off the line at the Tuve factory in Gothenburg, Sweden.

The Volvo FH Aero Electric features new e-axle technology that significantly increases battery capacity. The model also supports megawatt charging and offers a high payload capacity, enabling electrification of routes that have until now relied on diesel trucks.

The lineup also includes next-generation Volvo FH, FM and FMX Electric models. These are equipped with an entirely new electric drivetrain designed to improve energy efficiency, productivity and driving performance, and can travel up to 470 kilometers on a single charge.

The new electric trucks will be produced at the Tuve factory in Gothenburg, Sweden, and at a factory in Ghent, Belgium.

The electric truck lineup was showcased at IAA Transportation 2026, held in Hanover, Germany, from Sept. 14 to 20.

Volvo Trucks is a global leader in electric trucks and holds the industry's broadest electric truck portfolio. Its lineup of eight electric truck models covers a wide range of transport applications, including urban logistics, waste management, regional and long-haul transport, and construction.

Roger Alm, president of Volvo Trucks, said the company is "turning innovative technology into industrial reality." He added that the start of mass production "clearly demonstrates Volvo Trucks' commitment to leading the transition to more sustainable trucking."

Alm said customer response has been "very positive" and that interest in truck orders is strong. "With greater range, high versatility across a wide range of applications, and excellent driving performance, it has never been easier to make the switch to electrification," he said.

Meanwhile, the Volvo Trucks electric lineup has been named the 2027 International Truck of the Year (IToY).

The International Truck of the Year award was established in 1977 by 24 specialist commercial vehicle journalists from leading truck publications across Europe, and a winning model is selected each year.


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