The Volvo VNR Electric has been selected by WattEV and Maersk.Volvo Trucks announced two large electric truck orders in North America for a total of a three-digit number of the Volvo VNR Electric models, in its latest significantly upgraded version.
Let's recall that this Class 8 semi, in the top version, which is equipped with a 565 kWh battery, has a range of up to 275 miles (442 km).50 Volvo VNR Electric for WattEVThe first order is for 50 VNR Electric, placed by WattEV startup, which intends to offer the vehicles to fleet customers in the Truck-as-a-Service model (TaaS).According to the press release, TaaS provides shippers and carriers access to Class 8 battery-electric trucks at a per-mile rate, including charging, that is on par with the total cost of operating diesel trucks.It sounds like a great opportunity for a fleet to switch to electric drive, without high upfront costs.
