Having recently introduced the FH Electric, Volvo has successfully completed its independent energy efficiency test. Tested by German journalist Jan Burgdof Volvo FH Electric, It is quite assertive in terms of range and driving experience.
Many manufacturers, especially Mercedes, Renault, Volvo and DAF, started to work on electric models. Introducing 3 new models last year, Volvo achieved its first success with the FH Electric model.
Volvo passed the test! FH Electric covered a range of 343 km with full load
Tested on the so-called Green Truck Route with a load of 40 tons, FH Electric has an average 80 km/h traveled the distance with speed. Jan Burgdorf underlined that the battery is not yet dead when the vehicle completes the route.
Model with 3 electric motors with a total power of 390 kW, 343 km range successfully completed the route. The route created in Germany includes a highway, rough terrain and narrow road.
Thanks to the developed technology, the FH Electric can be replaced by approximately the diesel version. 50 percent has lower energy consumption. The model with an average consumption of 1.1 kWh/km, at the end of the route, the total 377 kWh consumed energy.
180 to 540 kWh The model, which is offered for sale with various battery options, is quite assertive in terms of performance. Jan Burgdorg, who made a statement after the test, said, “When testing the Volvo FH Electric model, I felt that it was more agile than the diesel version. It is a very ambitious model in terms of driving experience. FH Electric, which is silent and vibration-free due to the use of an electric motor, is a candidate to be the favorite of drivers.” made statements.