Volvo FH Aero Electric Achieves Over 400 Miles of Range

Daily Car

16/04/2026

Volvo Trucks has announced a new version of its FH Aero Electric truck, now capable of traveling up to 435 miles (700 kilometers) on a single charge. This development represents a significant increase in range, positioning the electric big rig for longer-distance hauling routes. The improvement is the result of aerodynamic enhancements, a larger battery capacity, and a newly designed electric drive system.

Technical Advancements and Performance

The core of the extended-range model is a new, more compact electric rear axle. This unit integrates the electric motors, power electronics, and transmission into a single component. By making this part of the truck smaller, engineers freed up space to install more batteries. The new model can be equipped with a maximum usable battery capacity of 725 kilowatt-hours, a substantial increase from the standard version's 540 kWh capacity.

Power output for the truck is rated at either 570 or 625 horsepower, depending on the specific configuration. For charging, the vehicle is equipped with a Megawatt Charging System (MCS) connector. This technology allows the truck to accept up to 700 kW of power, enabling a charge from 20% to 80% in approximately 50 minutes when connected to a compatible high-power charger. Using a more common 350 kW CCS fast charger, the same charge takes about 85 minutes.

Practicality and Market Position

The extended-range FH Aero Electric is designed with a Gross Combination Weight (GCW) of up to 48 tonnes and can handle a payload of up to 28 tonnes. GCW refers to the total maximum allowed weight of the truck, its trailer, and all the cargo combined. The model is offered in a single 6x2 axle configuration.

While the new model's 435-mile range is its main feature, it comes with a trade-off in versatility compared to the standard FH Aero Electric. The standard model, with its 373-mile range, supports a higher GCW of up to 65 tonnes and is available in a wider variety of axle configurations, from 4x2 to 8x4. This makes the standard version more adaptable for heavier or more specialized hauling tasks. Both versions include an electric power take-off (ePTO) option, which allows the truck's main battery to power auxiliary equipment like refrigeration units or hydraulic pumps.

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