The Swedish truck manufacturer showcased its first electric trucks, the FH Electric, FM Electric and the FMX Electric back in 2020 and started their production in 2022. Volvo's first battery-powered trucks came with a range of up to 300 kilometers, significantly limiting long-distance potential.

According to ESG Today, Volvo set targets to achieve net-zero value chain emissions by 2040, while also offering net-zero vehicles by the same year, with battery-electric mobility accounting for an important part of that goal.

Volvo Trucks President Roger Alm said that "our new electric flagship will be a great complement to our wide range of electric trucks and enable zero-exhaust emission transport also for the longer distances. It will be a great solution for transport companies with a high annual mileage on their trucks and with a strong commitment to reduce CO2."

Volvo's competition, according to Electrive, is made of Daimler Truck's eActros 600, with a range of up to 500 kilometers, which could go in production before the end of 2024, while MAN and DAF are still working on finishing their electric trucks, getting those ready for the public launch.

As far as Volvo's upcoming long-distance hauler, the company said that it probably be equipped with eight battery packs instead of the six that come on its regular electric trucks, totaling around 800kWh of battery capacity.

The electric motor could be the same on the new model, as well, offering 490 kW peak power and 315 kW sustained.

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