Volvo Trucks has made history in Australia with its first true commercial delivery of a medium duty FE electric truck. The 6×2 FE Electric was delivered to one of Volvo’s logistics partners, Geodis, and will be used to transport parts from Matraville headquarters to the Minto distribution centre in south west Australia. This marks the first of more than 80 electric truck orders in Australia since the FE was first put on offer nearly a year ago.
The FE Electric is capable of hauling a seven-tonne payload and is equipped with four batteries with 266 kWh capacity. Depending on battery configuration, the truck can travel up to 220km before needing to be recharged at a 50kW charger at the main depot.
Two years ago, Volvo brought two of its electric trucks to Australia as part of a trial with Linfox, which leased them to Woolworths and BevChain. The FE Electric for Geodis marks the first “purchased and delivered” truck for the company. Wacol based Volvo Group Regional Logistics Buyer, Jennie Alfredsson identified the route as being ideal for an electric truck and suggested it to the company’s head of emerging technology business development in Australia, Paul Illmer.
Volvo Trucks started series production of heavy-duty electric trucks in 2022 at its Swedish base – the first global truck manufacturer to do so – with the US, Germany, Netherlands, Norway and Sweden topping the ranks of Volvo electric truck customers. In May last year DHL announced its intention to purchase 44 Volvo FL and FE trucks to use for package deliveries in urban zones. This delivery to Geodis is another step towards decarbonising the industry one truck at a time.
FAQ
Q1: Are electric car batteries recyclable?
A1: Yes, electric car batteries are recyclable.
Q2: Are electric car chargers free?
A2: It depends on the charger and the location. Some electric car chargers are free, while others may require a fee.
Q3: Can electric car batteries be rebuilt?
A3: Yes, electric car batteries can be rebuilt with the right tools and knowledge.
