Volvo Trucks has received an order for 100 Volvo FM Electric trucks from DFDS, Northern Europe’s largest shipping and logistics company.

The deal is the largest commercial order to date for Volvo electric trucks.

“This is a major milestone in our commitment to fossil-free transportation and I am very proud of the partnership we have with DFDS,” said Roger Alm, president at Volvo Trucks.

“Together we are showing the world that electrified heavy truck transport is a viable solution already today. I believe this will encourage many more customers to confidently take the first step in their own electrification journey.” 

First deliveries of the Volvo FM Electric to DFDS will start in the fourth quarter of 2022 and continue throughout 2023. The trucks will be used for both short and long transport in the DFDS logistics system in Europe.

The FM Electric can carry a weight of 44 tonnes and has a range of up to 300km. With a top-up charging session during lunch the distance can be extended. The vehicles can be charged both via overnight depot charging and high-power charging on route.