Volvo Trucks introduced its extended-range electric truck at IAA

With a range now reaching 700km, Volvo’s electric offering closes the gap to diesel on most routes, where Volvo Trucks is presenting the extended-range FH Aero Electric with a range of up to 700km, a revised D13 engine and a hydrogen combustion truck at IAA 2026 in Hanover. This show represents the OEM’s second consecutive year as Europe’s heavy truck market leader, with its battery-electric fleet having exceeded 450 million km. Eight trucks will be on display in Hall 11, and a further seven trucks will be available for test drives from the stand, including two extended-range FH Aero Electric models and a hydrogen combustion engine test truck planned for launch before 2030. “With the test drive track just to the right of our stand, we want to show our new trucks and powertrains on the road at their best!” said Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks. The display also features Volvo’s business offerings, including service contracts, digital uptime tools and access to over 2,500 certified workshops, as well as support for decarbonisation across charging infrastructure and hybrid fleet management. The FH Aero consolidates the range with sales of more than 70,000 units and all seven Volvo trucks evaluated by Euro NCAP received the maximum five-star safety rating. In a statement, Alm added: “We are very proud and excited to have so much to show our customers and the transport industry. This is the result of our significant investment and commitment to empowering drivers, customers and their businesses not only now but also in the future. We look forward to meeting all our partners. It will be a great event.” Why this matters: 700 km on a single charge brings electric long-distance trucking closer to diesel parity in terms of range alone. This figure still falls short of what a diesel tractor can cover between fuel stops, but combined with mandatory rest stop charging, it narrows the operational gap to the point where route planning rather than range anxiety becomes the relevant variable for fleet operators considering electrification. The fact that hydrogen combustion was also seen alongside battery-electric power on the same test drive track signals that Volvo is keeping its bets on more than one powertrain. Offering customers a hands-on comparison before the hydrogen truck is commercially available reflects real uncertainty about which technology will be better suited for the heaviest long-haul duty cycles.

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