Introducing the FH Electric model recently, Volvo has successfully completed its independent energy efficiency test. Tested by German journalist Jan Burgdof, the Volvo FH Electric is quite assertive about its 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 track called Green Truck Route with 40 tons of load, FH Electric covered the distance with an average speed of 80 km/h. Jan Burgdorf underlined that the battery is not yet dead when the vehicle completes the route.
The model, which has 3 electric motors with a total power of 390 kW, successfully completed the route with a range of 343 km. The route created in Germany includes a highway, rough terrain and narrow road.
Thanks to the developed technology, FH Electric has approximately 50 percent lower energy consumption than its diesel version. With an average consumption of 1.1 kWh/km, the model consumed a total of over 377 kWh at the end of the route.
The model, which is offered for sale with various battery options between 180 and 540 kWh, 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. ” he stated.
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