Volvo Trucks has announced that its fleet of electric trucks has surpassed 80 million kilometers driven in commercial traffic worldwide since 2019. This achievement has resulted in significant environmental benefits, with the equivalent of over 25 million liters of diesel saved and a reduction of 68,000 tons of tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions.
“I am pleased to see transport companies embracing the benefits of electric trucks in their daily operations,” said Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks. “The transport sector accounts for 7% of global carbon emissions, and battery-electric trucks play a crucial role in reducing our climate footprint. Thanks to early adopters, we can already witness the immense potential of this technology.”
Volvo Trucks’ early entry into the electric truck segment has enabled the company to develop unique expertise in electric zero-emission transport. These insights are now shaping Volvo’s next-generation electric offerings.
The benefits of adopting electric trucks extend beyond environmental gains. Transport companies gain a competitive advantage by offering emission-free transport, optimizing logistics, driving routes, and sharing charging infrastructure between operators. Additionally, drivers benefit from a significantly improved working environment with reduced noise and vibrations.
In 2023, Volvo Trucks saw a remarkable 256% increase in global deliveries of electric trucks, totaling 1,977 trucks. The company continues to experience strong customer interest in 2024, with over half of electric truck customers in Europe opting for Volvo trucks in the first quarter. In the United States, Volvo captured 44% of the electric truck market.
To date, Volvo Trucks has delivered more than 3,500 electric trucks to customers in 45 countries across six continents. In 2023, Volvo expanded its electric truck presence by delivering heavy-duty electric trucks to Latin America for the first time, including Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay. The company also made significant strides in Morocco, South Korea, and Malaysia, becoming the first truck maker to deliver battery-electric heavy trucks in these regions.
“Transport companies and logistics service buyers are increasingly committing to sustainability through initiatives like the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi),” noted Roger Alm. “This trend further drives the adoption of electric trucks.”
Volvo’s electric truck lineup caters to a wide range of applications, from urban distribution and waste management to regional haulage and construction. Over the past five years, Volvo has developed expertise in optimizing energy use, charging infrastructure, and service for electric trucks.
The current Volvo electric truck models include the Volvo FL Electric, FE Electric, FM Electric, FM Low Entry, FMX Electric, FH Electric, FH Aero Electric, and the VNR Electric. Among these, the Volvo FH Electric recently received the prestigious International Truck of the Year Award for 2024, underscoring its market acceptance and performance.
