Volvo FL Electric

Electric powertrains

The Volvo FL Electric powertrain consists of an electric motor and a 2-speed gearbox.
 

The electric motor 

The power to drive the truck is generated by an electric motor with a power output of 200 kW and a 425 Nm of torque.

Transmission

The powertrain utilise a 2-speed gearbox to make use of the motor’s range in the most efficient way. Designed and built by Volvo, the gearbox has independent power flows that enables gear shifting without interruption in power. It offers an experience of fully controlled and seamless power in all driving situations.

Volvo FL Electric specifications

Battery packs

The battery capacity and number of battery packs is tailored to your needs. The Volvo FL Electric can be fitted with up to six battery packs. Each pack has an energy capacity of 66 kWh and an estimated lifetime of 8–10 years depending on your operations.

Charging

The charging connection meets the current automotive standard and different charging methods are possible. Either you can use the onboard AC charger, which enables you to charge at industrial sites, or use the charging cable included with the vehicle. Finally, you can also charge at external DC stations for faster charging, assuming that they can deliver an outputvoltage of up to 750 V.

Powering the superstructure

All functions on the bodywork are powered by a separate electric motor that drives a peak output of 530 Nm and 100-kW. 

Tested and reliable

The electric powertrain and the battery pack are based on the solution used by Volvo Buses. So far 4 000 buses with either hybrid or all-electric drive are in use. Volvo Trucks also has a track record with hybrid drive trucks.

1. Cooling unit
2. Modular power box (incl power electronics and 24V batteries)
3. Volvo 2-speed transmission with one electrical motor
4. ePTO
5. Air compressor
6. Four to six batteries