Volvo Trucks North America reported Monday its Volvo VNR Electric model has surpassed 10 million miles of zero-tailpipe emissions in customer operations since commercial orders began in December 2020.
This significant milestone underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to advancing sustainable transportation and innovation. Volvo says nearly 600 Volvo VNR Electric trucks are now operating across the United States and Canada by fleets of all sizes, ranging from single trucks with an owner-operator to fleets of over 100 battery-electric trucks.
"Surpassing 10 million miles with the Volvo VNR Electric is a monumental achievement that reflects the dedication of our customers, partners, and more than 65 Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealers across North America,” says Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America. “In October we celebrated reaching 8 million miles, and now we’ve hit 10 million. This progress is a testament to the trust and commitment of those who believe in our vision for a sustainable future.”
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Volvo says customers operating Volvo VNR Electric trucks are collectively driving more than 200,000 miles per week and showcasing the vehicle's reliability and efficiency in real-world applications. This milestone illustrates Volvo Trucks’ impact in electrifying heavy-duty transport and reinforces the effectiveness of the Volvo VNR Electric’s advanced features — such as its powerful electric driveline, near-silent operation and multiple battery pack configurations to allow customers to tailor the range to their application. The Volvo VNR Electric is representative of a total transportation solution ecosystem which has led Volvo Trucks North America to the market leading position and customers to their operational success.
Volvo Trucks’ journey to this milestone began with the launch of the Volvo VNR Electric as part of the trailblazing Volvo LIGHTS Project. The $90 million public-private partnership laid the foundation for the scaled adoption of heavy-duty battery-electric trucks by exploring the infrastructure and operational adaptations required to support electric mobility.
Despite leading the industry in battery-electric deployments, Voorhoeve acknowledges there have been challenges in scaling heavy-duty zero-emission solutions.
"Although the battery electric deployments have not scaled as quickly as we anticipated or hoped for, Volvo Trucks remains committed to decarbonizing transportation. Our customers are logging an increasing number of miles every day, proving that the shift is not only possible, but is underway. We are optimistic about accelerating the adoption of sustainable technologies through our strong partnerships with our dealers, customers and organizations like PACT (Powering America’s Commercial Transportation)," he says.
