Volvo introduces its first ever electric-only truck

Volvo Trucks has launched its first-ever model developed only with electric drive – the Volvo FM Low Entry.

The Volvo FM Low Entry is a heavy-duty truck specifically developed to handle a wide variety of transport assignments in cities, such as waste management, distribution and construction.

Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks, says: “This zero tailpipe emission truck is a great addition to our electric range, perfectly suited for working in city centres and designed with the driver in mind. It’s powerful, yet smooth to drive and easy to manoeuvre.

“The new Volvo FM Low Entry is perfectly in line with our ambitions to expand our electric offer, enabling even more customers to reduce their carbon emissions.”

The new truck’s low driving position offers the driver excellent visibility and control of their surroundings. As a result, the FM Low Entry has been awarded a five-star Direct Vision Standard rating by Transport for London’s incoming regulations, due to come into effect for heavy duty vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Based on Volvo’s well-known FM model, the spacious cab has been lowered and moved forward, and the low instep and flat floor makes it easy to enter and exit the truck. These design features create an ergonomic, comfortable and efficient working environment for drivers in busy city locations.

Sales will start in the first quarter of 2024, with production starting in the second quarter of 2024.

With this new all-electric city truck, Volvo now has a total of six electric models in its range.