Volvo CE’s Electric Hauler is First Electric of its Size Class, Company Says
A groundbreaking all-electric lineup from Volvo Construction Equipment were presented at Bauma 2025 in Munich earlier this year. As part of the zero-emission lineup, the company broke new ground with the pioneering introduction of the world’s first battery-electric articulated haulers of their size class.
Volvo CE also illustrated that conventional combustion engine options are available to customers for all zero-emission models displayed – meeting customers wherever they are on their transformation journey. In addition to the product lineup, the company unveiled a range of pioneering service solutions boosting customers’ productivity, efficiency and sustainability.
“This zero-emission lineup is a marker of our commitment to drive change,” said Melker Jernberg, president of Volvo CE. “Together with our pioneering service, solutions and updated portfolio of conventional machine variants, we show that we stand alongside our customers to support them across every stage of their journey. We show that we are committed to our ambitions, not just because we can, but because it is the right thing to do.”
The A30 Electric articulated hauler, represents the first in a key industrial segment for Volvo CE and the world’s first serial-produced battery-powered solution of its size class, Volvo said. It will be available to rent, alongside the larger A40 Electric, for select customers in select European markets in 2026, ensuring quarrying, mining and construction customers can match high productivity with a more sustainable operation.
Volvo also showed:
• The revamped EC230 electric excavator, which now provides a full day of operation.
• The updated compact electric range, ensuring customers are more empowered to drive down emissions while elevating business opportunities.
• The improved PU500 Power Unit to enable rapid mobile charging of both Volvo and non-Volvo electric machines, trucks and tools.
• The newly launched EWR150 electric, the company’s first battery-powered wheeled excavator and the EW240 Electric Material Handler grid-connected excavator.
For more information, visit www.volvoce.com
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