Volvo Trucks previews the next step in electric trucking for North America
A new electric truck is coming—and it is built on Volvo’s proven performance and real-world experience
Volvo Trucks North America is previewing the next-generation Volvo VNL Electric, a new battery-electric truck in development, designed for regional haul, drayage and city distribution. As the fourth truck planned for Volvo’s new platform—alongside the all-new Volvo VNL, the all-new Volvo VNR, and a recently previewed future vocational model—the VNL Electric represents the next step in Volvo’s long-term electrification strategy. The updated platform is designed to support all future technologies, including battery electric, fuel cell and internal combustion engines.
Built on real-world experience
Developed for the segments leading the transition to zero-tailpipe emission transport, the Volvo VNL Electric reflects Volvo’s more than seven years of experience delivering battery-electric trucks to customers around the world. The company’s approach focuses on applying electric solutions where they deliver the greatest impact today—supported by real-world operational data and a growing ecosystem of infrastructure, service and support.
Globally, Volvo Trucks continues to advance battery-electric technology, developing new truck platforms with increased range, improved performance and greater application flexibility. This ongoing innovation builds on Volvo’s real-world global experience and helps inform future electric solutions for the North American market, including the Volvo VNL Electric.
“Volvo Trucks has been delivering battery-electric trucks to customers for several years, giving us valuable real-world insight into how these vehicles perform across different applications,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America. “The Volvo VNL Electric will build on that experience, designed specifically for the segments where electrification is gaining the most momentum, and supported by an ecosystem that helps customers operate with confidence.”
As part of Volvo’s flagship VNL family, the VNL Electric will deliver the same high standards of comfort, connectivity and safety that drivers and fleets expect, now in a zero-tailpipe emission configuration. The truck will be equipped with Proterra’s Onyx Battery Platform, with industry leading safety, durability and proven performance in the most challenging operating conditions. Proterra’s batteries are manufactured in the United States at the company’s factory in South Carolina, supporting both performance and supply chain reliability.
An ecosystem ready to support scale
Today, Volvo Trucks has more than 750 battery-electric trucks operating across the United States and Canada, collectively logging over 30 million zero-tailpipe emission miles. These deployments are supported by a growing network of Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealerships, providing the expertise and infrastructure needed to help fleets successfully transition to electric transport.
Volvo Trucks has certified 84 dealer locations across 33 states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin and four Canadian provinces: British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.
CAPTION: Volvo Trucks North America is previewing the next-generation Volvo VNL Electric, a new battery-electric truck in development, designed for regional haul, drayage and city distribution.
CAPTION: Volvo Trucks North America is previewing the next-generation Volvo VNL Electric, a new battery-electric truck in development, designed for regional haul, drayage and city distribution.