Volvo Reveals 600km-Range Electric Truck Aimed at Long-Haul Transport

Volvo Trucks has introduced its latest electric heavy-duty model, the FH Aero Electric, designed specifically for long-distance transport. With a driving range of up to 600 kilometres and support for superfast charging, the new truck marks a notable development in the shift towards zero-emission road freight.

Set to officially launch in the second quarter of 2026, the FH Aero Electric is now being previewed to customers, with Volvo offering the option to sign a letter of intent ahead of the formal order process.

The truck features Volvo’s new e-axle driveline, which frees up space to accommodate up to eight battery packs with a total capacity of 780 kWh. This gives the truck its extended range, making it suitable for long-haul operations – a sector that has traditionally been harder to electrify due to distance and weight demands.

Thanks to support for the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), the FH Aero Electric can charge from 20% to 80% in about 40 minutes. According to Volvo, this allows drivers to recharge during mandatory rest periods, potentially improving uptime on longer routes.

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In terms of payload, the truck is designed with a 6×2 axle configuration and can operate at a gross combination weight of up to 48 tonnes. Volvo notes that its payload capacity is close to that of a diesel equivalent.

Alongside the truck itself, Volvo is offering a full package of support services, from route planning to depot and en-route charging solutions, as part of its broader push towards electrification.

The FH Aero Electric will join Volvo’s existing lineup of battery-electric trucks, which are already in use across various applications including city distribution, construction, and refuse collection. The company has delivered over 5,000 electric trucks globally since beginning serial production in 2019.

This launch is part of Volvo’s wider three-path strategy towards net-zero transport emissions by 2040, combining battery-electric, fuel cell, and renewable-fuel-powered combustion engines in its long-term product mix.